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The Ministry of Tourism in India is supporting Assam tourism through several sector schemes including Swadesh Darshan, Swadesh Darshan 2.0, Challenge Based Destination Development, PRASHAD, and SASCI. These initiatives are designed to enhance tourism destinations and infrastructure across the region, targeting iconic tourist centers for branding on a global
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The Ministry of Tourism in India has made substantial progress through its several schemes and initiatives aimed at boosting both domestic and international tourism. The "Swadesh Darshan" scheme, started in 2015, has seen significant expansion, evolving into "Swadesh Darshan 2.0" to focus on responsible and
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The Ministry of Tourism in India is actively enhancing tourism in tribal areas through initiatives like Swadesh Darshan and Swadesh Darshan 2.0. These projects aim to develop tourism experiences and infrastructure across various destinations, particularly in the North-Eastern regions, by providing financial assistance to state governments and Union Territory
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The Ministry of Tourism in India has launched the 'National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive' (PRASHAD), with the goal of developing infrastructure at identified pilgrimage and heritage sites across the country. The scheme provides financial assistance to state governments and UT administrations for this
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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 Government of India has sanctioned ₹3295.76 Crore under the 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)' initiative to develop 40 iconic tourist centers across 23 states, including Punjab, in the 2024-25 fiscal year. The initiative aims to enhance and market these sites on a global
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The Ministry of Tourism has stepped up efforts to promote the North Eastern Region (NER) of India as a prime tourism destination through various schemes and initiatives. These include the International Tourism Mart, revamped Incredible India Digital Platform, and financial assistance for fairs and festivals under the DPPH scheme. The
North Eastern Region
Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia emphasized the development of world-class tourist circuits in the North Eastern Region during three High-Level Task Force meetings. The meetings focused on inter-state collaboration, economic infrastructure, tourism development, and agricultural strategies to enhance regional growth and sustainability. Source: Original Link
Northeast India
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia highlighted the Northeast as India's 'Growth Engine' during a media briefing on the achievements of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) from August 2024 to September 2025. The region has seen significant economic growth, with a record expenditure
Tourism Ministers Meet
The Ministry of Tourism held a two-day State Tourism Ministers’ Meet in Udaipur, focusing on the vision of 'One State: One Global Destination.' The event aimed to develop over 50 globally benchmarked tourist destinations across India, emphasizing private investment and performance-linked incentives. Key discussions included strategies for Destination
Tourism Ministers Meet
The Ministry of Tourism held a two-day State Tourism Ministers Meet in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on October 14-15, 2025, focusing on the Prime Minister's vision of 'One State: One Global Destination'. The meeting aimed to develop globally benchmarked tourist destinations in every State and Union Territory, aligning
Tourism Infrastructure
The Ministry of Tourism has announced financial support for tourism infrastructure development across India through various schemes including Swadesh Darshan, Swadesh Darshan 2.0, and PRASHAD. The funding aims to enhance tourism facilities and promote local attractions, with ongoing project proposals from state governments. The Union Minister for Tourism, Gajendra