New Projects To Promote Tourism
New Projects To Promote Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism launched its flagship scheme of ‘Swadesh Darshan’ in 2014-15 to complement the efforts of respective State Governments/UT Administrations for developing tourism facilities across the Country and has sanctioned ₹5287.90 Crore for undertaking 76 projects. The list of the same is annexed.
The Ministry of Tourism has recently revamped the Swadesh Darshan Scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations, following a destination & tourism-centric approach. In consultation with the States/UTs and in line with the scheme guidelines, the Ministry has accordingly identified 57 destinations across 32 States/UTs in the country for development under SD 2.0 including ‘Dholavira’ & ‘Dwarka’ in Gujarat, ‘Bundi (Keshoraipatan) & ‘Jodhpur’ in Rajasthan and ‘Sindhudurg’ & ‘Ajanta-Ellora (District Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)’ in Maharashtra. A project ‘Spiritual Experience, Keshoraipatan’ amounting Rs.17.37 crore has been sanctioned in the State of Rajasthan under SD 2.0.
Further, the Ministry of Tourism has also issued guidelines for ‘Challenge Based Destination Development’ (CBDD), a sub-scheme under Swadesh Darshan 2.0, under which the Ministry of Tourism has identified 42 destinations for development including ‘Vadnagar’ under Culture & Heritage Destinations category, ‘Porbandar’ under Spiritual Destinations category and ‘Thol Village’ under Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Destinations Category in the State of Gujarat and ‘Ahmednagar’ under Culture & Heritage Destinations category has been identified for development in the State of Maharashtra.
The Ministry of Tourism holistically promotes various tourism destinations and products of the country including those in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra through different promotional mediums such as promotional website, social media, events, creatives, outreach programmes etc.
DETAIL OF PROJECTS SANCTIONED UNDER IDENTIFIED THEMATIC CIRCUITS OF SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME.
(Amount in ₹ crore)
S. No.
State/UT
Circuit / Sanction Year
Name of the Project
Amount Sanctioned
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Coastal Circuit
2016-17
Development of Long Island-Ross Smith Island- Neil Island- Havelock Island- Baratang Island-Port Blair
27.57
Andhra Pradesh
Coastal Circuit
2014-15
Development of Kakinada – Hope Island – Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary – Passarlapudi – Aduru – S Yanam – Kotipally
67.83
Andhra Pradesh
Coastal Circuit
2015-16
Development of Nellore – Pulikat Lake – Ubblamadugu Water Falls – Nelapattu- Kothakoduru- Mypadu – Ramateertham – Iskapalli
49.55
Andhra Pradesh
Buddhist Circuit
2017-18
Development of Buddhist Circuit: Shalihundam- Bavikonda- Bojjanakonda -Amravati- Anupu
35.24
Arunachal Pradesh
North-East Circuit
2014-15
Development of Bhalukpong- Bomdila and Tawang
49.77
Arunachal Pradesh
North East Circuit
2015-16
Development of Nafra- Seppa- Pappu, Pasa, Pakke Valleys- Sangdupota- New Sagalee- Ziro- Yomcha
96.72
Assam
Wildlife Circuit
2015-16
Development of Manas– Probitora– Nameri– Kaziranga– Dibru– Saikhowa
94.68
Assam
Heritage Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tezpur – Majuli – Sibsagar
90.98
Bihar
Tirthankar Circuit
2016-17
Development of Vaishali- Arrah- Masad- Patna- Rajgir- Pawapuri- Champapuri
33.96
Bihar
Spiritual Circuit
2016-17
Development of Kanwaria Route: Sultanganj – Dharmshala- Deoghar
44.76
Bihar
Buddhist Circuit
2016-17
Development of Buddhist circuit- Construction of Convention Centre at Bodhgaya
95.18
Bihar
Rural Circuit
2017-18
Development of Bhitiharwa- Chandrahia- Turkaulia
44.27
Bihar
Spiritual Circuit
2017-18
Development of Mandar Hill & Ang Pradesh
44.55
Chhattisgarh
Tribal Circuit
2015-16
Development of Jashpur- Kunkuri- Mainpat- Kamleshpur – Maheshpur -Kurdar – Sarodhadadar- Gangrel- Kondagaon– Nathiyanawagaon- Jagdalpur- Chitrakoot- Tirthgarh
96.10
Goa
Coastal Circuit
2016-17
Development of Sinquerim-Baga, Anjuna-Vagator, Morjim-Keri, Aguada Fort and Aguada Jail
97.65
Goa
Coastal Circuit
2017-18
Development of Coastal Circuit II: Rua De Orum Creek – Dona Paula -Colva – Benaulim
99.35
Gujarat
Heritage Circuit
2016-17
Development of Ahmedabad- Rajkot- Porbandar –Bardoli- Dandi
59.17
Gujarat
Heritage Circuit
2016-17
Development of Vadnagar- Modhera
91.12
Gujarat
Buddhist Circuit
2017-18
Development of Junagadh- Gir Somnath- Bharuch-Kutch- Bhavnagar- Rajkot- Mehsana
26.68
Haryana
Krishna Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tourism Infrastructures at places related to Mahabharata in Kurukshetra
77.39
Himachal Pradesh
Himalayan Circuit
2016-17
Development of Himalayan Circuit: Kiarighat, Shimla, Hatkoti, Manali, Kangra, Dharamshala, Bir, Palampur, Chamba
68.34
Jammu & Kashmir
Himalayan Circuit
2016-17
Development of Jammu-Srinagar-Pahalgam-Bhagwati Nagar-Anantnag-Salamabad Uri-Kargil-Leh
77.33
Jammu & Kashmir
Himalayan Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tourist Facilities at Jammu-Rajouri-Shopian-Pulwama.
81.60
Jammu & Kashmir
Himalayan Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tourist Facilities – Construction of Assets in lieu of those Destroyed in Floods in 2014 under PM Development Package
90.43
Jammu & Kashmir
Himalayan Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tourist facilities at Mantalai and Sudhmahadev
91.99
Jammu & Kashmir
Himalayan Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tourist facilities at Anantnag-Pulwama-Kishtwar-Pahalgam-Zanskar Padum – Daksum – Ranjit Sagar Dam
86.39
Jammu & Kashmir
Himalayan Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tourist Facilities at Gulmarg-Baramulla- Kupwara- Kargil – Leh
91.84
Jharkhand
Eco Circuit
2018-19
Development of Eco Tourism circuit: Dalma- Betla National park- Mirchaiya- Netarhat
30.44
Kerala
Eco Circuit
2015-16
Development of Pathanamthitta- Gavi- Vagamon- Thekkady
64.08
Kerala
Spiritual Circuit
2016-17
Development of Sabarimala – Erumeli-Pampa-Sannidhanam
46.54
Kerala
Spiritual Circuit
2016-17
Development of Sree Padmanabha Arnamula
78.08
Kerala
Rural Circuit
2018-19
Development of Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project
57.35
Kerala
Spiritual Circuit
2018-19
Development Sivagiri Sree Narayana Guru Ashram- Arruvipuram- Kunnumpara Sree Subrahmania- Chembazhanthi Sree Narayana Gurukulam
66.42
Madhya Pradesh
Wildlife Circuit
2015-16
Development of Wildlife Circuit at Panna- Mukundpur- Sanjay- Dubri-Bandhavgarh- Kanha- Mukki- Pench
92.10
Madhya Pradesh
Buddhist Circuit
2016-17
Development of Sanchi-Satna-Rewa-Mandsaur-Dhar
74.02
Madhya Pradesh
Heritage Circuit
2016-17
Development of Gwalior – Orchha – Khajuraho – Chanderi – Bhimbetka – Mandu
89.82
Madhya Pradesh
Eco Circuit
2017-18
Development of Gandhisagar Dam- Mandleshwar Dam- Omkareshwar Dam- Indira Sagar Dam- Tawa Dam- Bargi Dam- Bheda Ghat- Bansagar Dam- Ken River
93.76
Maharashtra
Coastal Circuit
2015-16
Development of Sindhudurg Coastal Circuit – Sagareshwar, Tarkarli, Vijaydurg (Beach & Creek), Mitbhav
19.06
Maharashtra
Spiritual Circuit
2018-19
Development of Waki- Adasa- Dhapewada- Paradsingha- Telankhandi- Girad
45.47
Manipur
North-East Circuit
2015-16
Development of Tourist Circuit in Manipur: Imphal- Khongjom
72.23
Manipur
NSpiritual Circuit
2016-17
Development of Shri Govindajee Temple, Shri Bijoy Govindajee Temple – Shri Gopinath Temple – Shri Bungshibodon Temple – Shri Kaina Temple
45.34
Meghalaya
North East Circuit
2016-17
Development of Umium (Lake View), U Lum Sohpetbneng-Mawdiangdiang – Orchid Lake Resort
99.13
Meghalaya
North East Circuit
2018-19
Development of West Khasi Hills (Nongkhlaw- KremTirot – Khudoi & Kohmang Falls – Khri River- Mawthadraishan, Shillong), Jaintia Hills (Krang Suri Falls- Shyrmang- Iooksi), Garo Hills (Nokrek Reserve, Katta Beel, Siju Caves)
84.97
Mizoram
North East Circuit
2015-16
Development of Thenzawl & South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek.
92.26
Mizoram
Eco Circuit
2016-17
Development of Eco-Adventure Circuit Aizawl -Rawpuichhip – Khawhphawp – Lengpui – Chatlang- Sakawrhmuituaitlang – Muthee – Beratlawng -Tuirial Airfield – Hmuifang
66.37
Nagaland
Tribal Circuit
2015-16
Development of Tribal Circuit Peren- Kohima- Wokha
97.36
Nagaland
Tribal Circuit
2016-17
Development of Mokokchung-Tuensang-Mon
98.14
Odisha
Coastal Circuit
2016-17
Development of Gopalpur, Barkul, Satapada and Tampara
70.82
Puducherry
Coastal Circuit
2015-16
Development of Dubrayapet – Arikamedu – Veerampattinam – Chunnambar – Nallavadu/Narambai – Manapet- Kalapet – Puducherry – Yanam
58.44
Puducherry
Heritage Circuit
2017-18
Development of Franco- Tamil Village, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam
49.44
Puducherry
Spiritual Circuit
2017-18
Development
of Spiritual Circuit in
Puducherry
34.96
Punjab
Heritage
Circuit
2018-19
Development of Anandpur Sahib – Fatehgarh Sahib – Chamkaur Sahib – Ferozpur – Khatkar Kalan – Kalanour – Patiala
85.32
Rajasthan
Desert
Circuit
2015-16
Development of Sambhar Lake Town and Other Destinations
50.01
Rajasthan
Krishna
Circuit
2016-17
Development of Govind Dev ji temple (Jaipur), Khatu Shyam Ji (Sikar) and Nathdwara (Rajsamand)
75.80
Rajasthan
Spiritual Circuit
2016-17
Development of Spiritual Circuit– ‘Development of Churu (Salasar Balaji)-Jaipur (Shri Samodke Balaji, Ghatke Balaji, Bandheke Balaji)- Viratnagar (Bijak, Jainnasiya, Ambika Temple)- Bharatpur (Kaman Region)- Dholpur (Muchkund) – Mehndipur Balaji- Chittorgarh (Sanwaliyaji)
87.05
Rajasthan
Heritage
Circuit
2017-18
Development of Heritage Circuit Development of Rajsamand (Kumbhalgarh Fort) – Jaipur (Facade Illumination in Jaipur and Nahargarh Fort) -Jhalawar (Gagron Fort) – Chittorgarh (Chittorgarh Fort) – Jaisalmer (Jaisalmer Fort) – Hanumangarh (Gogamedi) – Udaipur (Pratap Gaurav Kendra) – Dholpur (Bagh-I-Nilofor and Purani Chawani) – Nagaur (Meera Bai Smarak, Merta) – Tonk (Sunehri Kothi)
70.61
Sikkim
North
East
Circuit
2015-16
Development of Tourist Circuit linking Rangpo (entry) – Rorathang- Aritar- Phadamchen- Nathang-Sherathang- Tsongmo- Gangtok-Phodong- Mangan- Lachung-Yumthang- Lachen- Thangu-Gurudongmer- Mangan- Gangtok-TuminLingee- Singtam (exit)
98.05
Sikkim
North East Circuit
2016-17
Development of Tourist Circuit Linking Singtam– Maka- Temi-BermoikTokel- Phongia- Namchi –Jorthang- Okharey- Sombaria-Daramdin- Jorethang- Melli (Exit)
95.32
Tamil Nadu
Coastal Circuit
2016-17
Development of (Chennai- Mamamallapuram – Rameshwaram – Manpadu – Kanyakumari)
73.13
Telangana
Eco Circuit
2015-16
Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in Mahaboobnagar district
91.62
Telangana
Tribal Circuit
2016-17
Development of Mulugu-Laknavaram- Medavaram- Tadvai- Damaravi- Mallur- Bogatha Waterfalls
79.87
Telangana
Heritage Circuit
2017-18
Development of Qutub Shahi Heritage Park- Paigah Tombs- Hayat Bakshi Mosque- Raymond’s Tomb
96.90
Tripura
North East Circuit
2015-16
Development of Agartala – Sipahijala – Melaghar – Udaipur – Amarpur- Tirthamukh- Mandirghat– Dumboor- NarikelKunja- Gandachara– Ambassa
82.85
Tripura
North
East Circuit
2018-19
Development of Surma Cherra- Unakoti- Jampui Hills- Gunabati – Bhunaneshwari- Neermahal- Boxanagar- Chottakhola- Pilak- Avangchaarra
44.83
Uttar Pradesh
Buddhist Circuit
2016-17
Development of Srawasti, Kushinagar, & Kapilwastu
87.89
Uttar Pradesh
Ramayana Circuit
2016-17
Development of Chitrakoot and Shringverpur
69.45
Uttar Pradesh
Spiritual Circuit
2016-17
Development of Ahar-Aligarh-Kasganj-Sarosi (Unnao)-Pratapgarh- Kausambi-Mirzapur-Gorakhpur-Domariyaganj-Basti-Barabanki-Azamgarh-Kairana- Baghpat- Shahjahanpur
71.91
Uttar Pradesh
Spiritual Circuit
2016-17
Development of Bijnor- Meerut- Kanpur- Kanpur Dehat- Banda- Ghazipur- Salempur- Ghosi- Balia- Ambedkar Nagar- Aligarh- Fatehpur- Deoria- Mahoba- Sonbhadra- Chandauli- Mishrikh- Bhadohi
67.51
Uttar Pradesh
Heritage Circuit
2016-17
Development of Kalinjar Fort (Banda)- Maghar Dham (Sant Kabir Nagar)- Chauri Chaura, Shaheed Sthal (Fatehpur)- Mahuar shaheed Sthal (Ghosi)- Shaheed Smarak (Meerut)
36.65
Uttar Pradesh
Ramayana Circuit
2017-18
Development of Ayodhya
127.21
Uttar Pradesh
Spiritual Circuit
2018-19
Development of Jewar-Dadri-Sikandrabad-Noida-Khurja-Banda
12.03
Uttar Pradesh
Spiritual Circuit
2018-19
Development of Gorakhnath Temple (Gorakhpur), Devipattan Temple (Balrampur) and Vatvashni Temple (Domariyagunj)
18.30
Uttarakhand
Eco Circuit
2015-16
Integrated Development of Eco-Tourism, Adventure Sports, and Associated Tourism Related Infrastructure for Development of Tehri Lake & Surroundings as New Destination-District Tehri
69.17
Uttarakhand
Heritage Circuit
2016-17
Integrated Development of Heritage Circuit in Kumaon Region – Katarmal -Jogeshwar-Baijnath-Devidhura
76.32
West Bengal
Coastal Circuit
2015-16
Development of Beach Circuit: Udaipur- Digha- Shankarpur- Tajpur- Mandarmani- Fraserganj-Bakkhlai- Henry Island
67.99
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Wayside Amenities
2018-19
Development of Wayside Amenities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar at Varanasi-Gaya; Kushinagar-Gaya- Kushinagar in collaboration with MoRTH
15.07
Total
5287.90
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.