SASCI
The Ministry of Tourism has launched the SASCI scheme to develop iconic tourist centers across India, sanctioning 40 projects worth ₹3295.76 Crore with 100% central funding. The initiative aims to enhance the tourist experience while promoting responsible tourism practices, creating job opportunities, and boosting local economies. State governments are
Tourism Development
The Ministry of Tourism has launched operational guidelines under the Special Assistance to the States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme to develop iconic tourist centres across India. A total of 87 projects were submitted, with 40 projects sanctioned for ₹3295.76 Crore, fully funded by the central government. The initiative
Swadesh Darshan
The Ministry of Tourism has revamped the Swadesh Darshan scheme into Swadesh Darshan 2.0, focusing on sustainable tourism development. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India submitted a performance audit report identifying areas for improvement, leading to the formulation of new strategies and the sanctioning of numerous projects across
MICE Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has identified MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) as a crucial segment of tourism and has developed a National Strategy and Roadmap to promote its growth in India. Key pillars of this strategy include institutional support, developing an ecosystem for MICE, enhancing competitiveness, improving ease of
UNESCO
The Ministry of Tourism has announced the recognition of Maratha Military Forts by UNESCO, highlighting the importance of conservation and maintenance of protected monuments across India. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for this ongoing work, which includes providing essential amenities at various sites. The Ministry supports tourism
Swadesh Darshan
The Swadesh Darshan Scheme, launched in 2014-15, aims to develop theme-based tourism circuits in India. A total of 76 projects have been sanctioned for ₹5290.33 Crore. The scheme was revamped as Swadesh Darshan 2.0, with 52 projects approved for ₹2108.87 Crore, and an additional 36 projects under
MICE Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has identified MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) as a crucial segment of tourism in India. A National Strategy and Roadmap has been formulated to promote the MICE industry, focusing on institutional support, ecosystem development, competitiveness enhancement, ease of doing business, marketing India as a MICE
SASCI Scheme
The Ministry of Tourism has introduced the SASCI scheme aimed at developing iconic tourist centres across India. This initiative focuses on enhancing the tourist experience, providing funding for state proposals, and ensuring sustainable operations. Projects will be managed by state governments and are expected to be completed within two years,
Coastal Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism is enhancing coastal and cruise tourism through various state and central initiatives, including financial assistance for infrastructure development and the revamped Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme. The Cruise Bharat Mission aims to create a collaborative framework among government agencies to promote responsible tourism. A separate coastal
Odisha
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