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The Ministry of Tourism has provided new guidelines for Swadesh Darshan 2.0 aimed at enhancing destination management and development via a strategic National Institutional Framework. The Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee, the Mission Directorate, and other state frameworks are integral to these reforms. A Program Management Information System has
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The Ministry of Tourism of India has introduced new initiatives aimed at enhancing and sustaining tourism destinations across the country. These include the Swadesh Darshan 2.0, Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), and PRASHAD schemes, collectively supporting projects worth several thousand crores. These efforts focus on upgrading tourism infrastructure and
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The Ministry of Tourism in India has revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme, now termed Swadesh Darshan 2.0, to focus on sustainable and responsible tourism destination development. This initiative includes increased financial support through the Challenge Based Destination Development sub-scheme for States and Union Territories, including the North Eastern States.
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The Ministry of Tourism in India has announced the development and promotion of spiritual tourism circuits within the country. While state governments and Union Territory administrations primarily manage these destinations, the Ministry supplements their efforts through schemes like Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and PRASHAD, which focus on sustainable and responsible
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The Ministry of Tourism of India is amplifying its strategies to attract foreign tourists by revamping existing schemes and introducing new initiatives. The Ministry has launched the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) and Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) schemes to support state and union territories in developing tourism infrastructure.
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The Indian Ministry of Tourism has introduced a sub-scheme under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 called Challenge-Based Destination Development (CBDD). This initiative aims to foster tourism by providing financial assistance for infrastructure development at key tourist destinations proposed by State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. The proposals are evaluated based on
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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,
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The Ministry of Tourism in India has reported significant growth in foreign tourist arrivals over the past few years, with numbers rising from 15.27 lakh in 2021 to a provisional 69.80 lakh in 2025. To further enhance tourist experiences and attract more visitors, the Ministry has launched various
Swadesh Darshan 2.0
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
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The Ministry of Tourism is enhancing tourism infrastructure in Odisha through the revamped Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0, focusing on sustainable and responsible tourism. The initiative aims to develop Debrigarh and Khinda Village as key tourist destinations, promoting local livelihoods and community participation. Previous projects under the original scheme have