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Indian Ministry of Tourism Launches Revamped Swadesh Darshan Scheme to Promote Sustainable Tourism

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08 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Tourism in India has revamped the Swadesh Darshan scheme, now Swadesh Darshan 2.0, focusing on sustainable and responsible tourism development. The initiative aims to enhance tourism amenities and infrastructure across cultural and eco-tourism areas in India. The Ministry also introduced a sub-scheme, Challenge Based Destination Development, with 36 sanctioned projects to further boost tourism attraction. These projects are expected to create employment opportunities and enhance tourist experiences. Concurrently, the Scheme for Capacity Building for Service Providers aims to train and certify local tourism service providers, supporting employability. The total budget allocation for these initiatives in 2025-26 exceeds ₹2500 Crore.

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Third Edition of Future Warfare Course To Commence in New Delhi

The third edition of the Future Warfare Course will be held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi from February 2-25, 2026. Organized by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), the course aims to enhance the understanding of how technology impacts modern warfare.

Union Budget 2026-27 Emphasizes Environmental Sustainability

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, has been endorsed by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav for its focus on youth and balancing economic growth with ecological sustainability. The budget includes various initiatives aimed at environmental protection, nature-based tourism, sustainable mining, and green mobility. Measures

ALIMCO Leads Divyangjan Empowerment in India's 2026–27 Budget

The Union Budget for 2026–27 underscores India's commitment to inclusive growth, particularly for Divyangjan and senior citizens. The Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, will lead initiatives for advanced assistive technologies through the new Divyang Sahara Yojana. This

Union Budget 2026–27: Driving India towards Global Trade Leadership

The Union Budget 2026–27 underscores India's commitment to scaling exports and integrating more effectively into the global economy. It introduces various measures to boost manufacturing in key sectors, reform Special Economic Zones, enhance logistics infrastructure, and support MSMEs. The budget also targets improvements in the services sector

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Third Edition of Future Warfare Course To Commence in New Delhi

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