Swadesh Darshan 2.0

Launch of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme by Ministry of Tourism

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31 Jul 2025

The Ministry of Tourism has revamped the Swadesh Darshan scheme into Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) to promote sustainable tourism in India. Initially launched in 2014-15, the scheme has sanctioned 76 projects worth ₹5290.30 Crore. Under the new SD2.0, 52 projects have been approved for ₹2108.87 Crore, along with 36 projects under the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) sub-scheme for ₹648.10 Crore. The initiative aims to enhance tourist experiences across various states, focusing on rural and border areas.

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