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The Ministry of Tourism in India is involved in the promotion and development of tourism through various schemes like 'Swadesh Darshan', 'PRASHAD', among others. However, currently, no new proposals exist for projects along the Yamuna River. Despite this, multiple existing projects in Delhi are funded under
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The Government of India has approved significant budget allocations for the development of border villages through the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), aimed at enhancing infrastructure, tourism, and socio-economic conditions in select regions. This initiative is structured into two phases, with a focus on promoting livelihood opportunities, improving connectivity, and encouraging
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The Ministry of Tourism is undertaking comprehensive developments of pilgrimage sites under the 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive' (PRASHAD) to improve spiritual tourism experiences. The scheme has sanctioned 54 projects across 28 states and UTs, including a significant project in Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra. Proposals from states for
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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 continues to enhance pilgrimage and heritage sites under the PRASHAD scheme, focusing on infrastructure development to improve safety and accessibility for pilgrims. In 2025, seven projects were sanctioned across various states including Bihar, Karnataka, Mizoram, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. These projects aim to
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The Ministry of Tourism has invested ₹519.58 crore in six projects under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme's Himalayan Circuit to enhance tourism infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir. The projects, completed between 2016-2017, are part of a larger effort to revive and sustain tourism in the region. The Ministry&
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The Ministry of Tourism in India is actively supporting state governments and UT administrations in developing tourism infrastructure. Through Destination Development schemes, financial assistance is provided to enhance tourism experiences, collaborating closely with local bodies to implement suitable Destination Management Organizations. The Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Shri Gajendra
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Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, announced in Rajya Sabha that 53 projects worth Rs. 2208.31 Crore have been sanctioned under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme and 38 projects worth Rs. 697.94 Crore under the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) initiative till date.
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The Ministry of Tourism in India is enhancing tourism infrastructure in Nashik, Maharashtra, with the sanctioning of two major projects under its central sector schemes, namely the "Development of Trimbakeshwar" and "Development of RAM-KAL PATH." These initiatives are part of the Ministry's broader efforts,
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The Union Budget 2026–27, welcomed by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, provides unprecedented support to India's tourism and culture sectors. With strategic initiatives such as developing thematic tourism trails, transforming archaeological sites into heritage destinations, and educational reforms in hospitality training, the budget aims to strengthen infrastructure, promote
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The Ministry of Tourism is bolstering tourism infrastructure in collaboration with State Governments/Union Territory Administrations through its Swadesh Darshan schemes and the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme. These initiatives aim to provide a holistic development of tourism destinations and projects across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, covering
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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