Sanctioned: Additional Rs.1,854.67cr
The Cabinet has approved the release Rs.627.40 crore for 10 projects sanctioned during 2018-19 and additional Rs.1,854.67 crore for sanctioning of new tourism infrastructure projects during 2019-20 under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
The Tourism Ministry is developing critical tourism infrastructure in a sustainable and inclusive manner to make India, a world class tourist destination under the scheme.
The provision of this critical infrastructure will catalyse the private sector investment in revenue generating projects which in turn would lead to positive enhancement of overall experience to the tourist resulting into increased footfalls in the areas, growth of revenue and employment.
Pursuant to the Budget Announcements of 2014-15 the Tourism Ministry launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme (Central Sector Scheme) in January, 2015 for 15 circuits.
These circuits identified for development are: Himalayan Circuit, North East Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Buddhist Circuit and Coastal Circuit, Desert Circuit, Tribal Circuit, Eco Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Ramayana Circuit, Heritage Circuit, Tirthankar Circuit and Sufi Circuit. fiinews.com
