Lok Sabha Question No. 1250 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Destinations under CBDD Scheme
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Dr. Byreddy Shabari, Shri Arvind Dharmapuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1250 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## DESTINATIONS UNDER CBDD SCHEME

## 1250. DR. BYREDDY SHABARI: SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  number  of  destinations  approved  under  the Challenge-Based  Destination  Development  (CBDD)  sub-scheme  of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 across the country, State/UT-wise, along with the theme/category of each destination;
- (b) the list of destinations identified and upgraded under CBDD;
- (c) the details of destinations selected under CBDD in Andhra Pradesh, including Nagarjuna Sagar and Ahobilam, with information on approvals, project components and estimated costs;
- (d) the total funds allocated, released and utilised for each CBDD project across all States/UTs, year and project-wise;
- (e) the  current  status  of  implementation  of  each  project,  including timelines for completion;
- (f) whether  the  Government  has  incorporated  sustainability,  heritage conservation  and  local  community  participation  as  part  of  CBDD project guidelines and if so, the details thereof;
- (g) the details of Eco-tourism  and  Amrit  Dharohar  Destinations  in Telangana as of 31st March 2025; and
- (h) the details of the additional steps taken/being taken by the Government to increase tourist influx and employment generation in tourism sector in Telangana in the recent year?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (h): Ministry  of  Tourism  has    identified    42  destinations  under  4 themes viz. Culture and Heritage, Spiritual, Eco Tourism and Amrit Dharohar and  Vibrant  Villages    Program  under    Challenge  Based  Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme.  Based on the  proposals  received  from  the  respective  State  Governments/  UT

Administrations and in line with the scheme guidelines etc., the Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 36 projects in the country including in the states of Andhra  Pradesh  and  Telangana,  details  of  which  is  at  Annexure-I.  The projects sanctioned  under the  CBDD  are  implemented  by the  State Implementing Agencies  and the project  completion timeline is  designated as  March, 2026. While development and promotion of tourist destinations and tourism products is primarily undertaken by the respective State Government/ Union Territory (UT) Administration, the Ministry of Tourism through its central sector schemes of 'Swadesh Darshan(SD)', Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0), 'Challenge  Based  Destination  Development  (CBDD)'  a  sub-scheme  of Swadesh Darshan, 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation  Drive  (PRASHAD)'  and    'Assistance  to  Central  Agencies' schemes complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development by extending financial assistance to the State Governments/UT Administrations/Central Agencies subject to availability of funds, adherence to scheme guidelines, submission of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) by the State Government etc. In addition, Government of India under its initiative for 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)' has also provided  financial  assistance  to  the  States  for  development  of  tourism projects. Details of the financial assistance to the State of Telangana for development  of  tourism  projects  under  SD,  SD2.0,  PRASHAD  and  SASCI schemes is at Annexure-II. Implementation of the above  mentioned projects and  its  operation and  management  also contributes  to increase  in  employment  generation in general in the country including  Telangana.

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ANNEXURE-I

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (h) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1250 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025 REGARDING DESTINATIONS UNDER CBDD SCHEME RAISED BY DR. BYREDDY SHABARI AND SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI

List of sanctioned projects under Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme

|   S. No. | State/UT       | Year of Sanction   | Name of the Project                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Theme              |   Sanctioned Cost (₹ Cr ore) |   Amount Authoriz ed for utilizati on (₹ Crore) |
|----------|----------------|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Andhra Pradesh | 2024- 25           | Ahobilam-A spiritual Odyssey Major components: Streetscapin g of the arterial road, facelift of Sannidhi Street, organized parking with solar shelters, an experience center and museum in Lower Ahobilam, and revitalization of the tank pathway, plaza development at Sri Malola | Culture & Heritage |                           25 |                                             2.5 |

|    |                   |          | Narasimha Swamy Temple, improvement of trekking pathways,                                                                                                                                                                |                                      |       |      |
|----|-------------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-------|------|
|  2 | Andhra Pradesh    | 2024- 25 | etc. Enriching Buddhist Heritage and Cultural Experiences at Nagarjuna Sagar Major components: Buddhist Experience centre, Zen Garden, Restaurant, Pods, and other facilities like Ticketing Counter, public convenience | Spiritual Tourism                    | 25    | 2.5  |
|  3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2024- 25 | Bichom Dam Adventure & Eco-Tourism Project                                                                                                                                                                               | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites |  9.9  | 0.98 |
|  4 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2024- 25 | Kibhito Frontier Tourism - Gateway to Serenity                                                                                                                                                                           | Vibrant Village Program me           |  4.96 | 0.5  |
|  5 | Assam             | 2024- 25 | Panidhing Bird Sanctuary, Sivasagar                                                                                                                                                                                      | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites |  9.99 | 0.99 |

| 6                | Bihar    | 2024- 25                                                                                          | Development of Tourist Facilities at Sonepur Mela Ground, Saran   |   Culture & Heritage |   24.29 | 2.43   |
|------------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|---------|--------|
| Chhattisg arh    | 2024- 25 | Development of Mayali Bagicha as Eco Tourism Destination                                          | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites                              |                 9.97 |    0.99 | 7      |
| Goa              | 2024- 25 | Beautificatio n and Development of Harvalem Waterfall at Mayem Village                            | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites                              |                 9.81 |    0.99 | 8      |
| Gujarat          | 2024- 25 | Transformati on of sharmishtha Lake: Light & culture at Vadnagar                                  | Culture & Heritage                                                |                17.29 |    1.73 | 9      |
| Gujarat          | 2024- 25 | The Sacred Ocean Retreat at Harsiddhi Shore, Porbandar                                            | Spiritual Tourism                                                 |                24.66 |    2.47 | 10     |
| 11 Gujarat       | 2024- 25 | THOL: Transformati ve Tourism' Harmonious Sustainabilit y, Optimized Skilling' Leading Technology | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites                              |                 9.96 |    0.1  |        |
| Himachal Pradesh | 2024- 25 | Tourism Infrastructur e                                                                           | Culture & Heritage                                                |                24.82 |    2.49 | 12     |

|                     |          |                                                               | Development at Kaza                                                                                        |                        |           |      |
|---------------------|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|-----------|------|
| 13 Himachal Pradesh | 2024- 25 | Tourism Infrastructur e Development at Rakchham, Chhitkul     | Vibrant Village Program me                                                                                 | 4.96                   | 0.50      |      |
| 14 Jharkhand        | 2024- 25 | Tourism Infrastructur e Development at Ramrekha Dham, Simdega | Spiritual Tourism                                                                                          | 18.87                  | 1.89      |      |
| 15 Kerala           | 2024- 25 | Thalassery: The Spiritual Nexus                               |                                                                                                            | Spiritual Tourism      | 25.00     | 2.50 |
| 16 Kerala           | 2024- 25 |                                                               | Varkala- Dakshin Kashi                                                                                     | Culture & Heritage     | 25.00     | 2.50 |
| 17 Ladakh           | 2024- 25 |                                                               | Advancing Mushkoh as a Sustainable Tourism Hub: Integrating wildlife Sightings and community m Amrit Sites | Ecotouris and Dharohar | 9.82 0.99 |      |
| 18 Madhya Pradesh   | 2024- 25 |                                                               | Medieval Splendor 2.0, Orchha                                                                              | Spiritual Tourism      | 25.00     | 2.50 |
| 19 Maharash tra     | 2024- 25 | of Fort                                                       | Development Ahmednagar Culture                                                                             | & Heritage             | 25.00     | 2.50 |
| 20 Manipur          | 2024- 25 | of                                                            | Development Ancient                                                                                        | Culture & Heritage     | 24.69     | 2.47 |

|    |            |          | capital of Manipur, Langthabal Konug                                       |                                      |       |      |
|----|------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-------|------|
| 21 | Meghalaya  | 2024- 25 | Mawphlang cultural & Heritage centre                                       | Culture & Heritage                   | 24.87 | 2.49 |
| 22 | Meghalaya  | 2024- 25 | Nartiang Spiritual & Cultural Centre                                       | Spiritual Tourism                    | 24.87 | 2.49 |
| 23 | Nagaland   | 2024- 25 | Soulful Trails: The Impur Heritage Experience, Impur Village               | Spiritual Tourism                    | 24.94 | 2.5  |
| 24 | Nagaland   | 2024- 25 | Deveropmen t of wings over Doyang: An Eco- Tourism Haven' Doyang Reservoir | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites | 10    | 0.1  |
| 25 | Puducherry | 2024- 25 | Development of White Town                                                  | Culture & Heritage                   | 22.19 | 2.22 |
| 26 | Punjab     | 2024- 25 | Cultural and Heritage Strech at Hussainiwal a Border, Ferozepur            | Culture & Heritage                   | 25    | 2.5  |
| 27 | Punjab     | 2024- 25 | Heritage street -A symbor of peace and Harmony at Sri Anandpur             | Spiritual Tourism                    | 24.9  | 2.49 |

|                  |          | Sahib, Rupnagar                                                    |                                      |           |      |
|------------------|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------|------|
| 28 Sikkim        | 2024- 25 | Echoes of Valor: The Gnathang Valley Experience," Gnathang Village | Vibrant Village Program me           | 5.00 0.50 |      |
| 29 Sikkim        | 2024- 25 | Kabi Chronicles: A journey through Unity and Heritage, Kabi,       | Spiritual Tourism                    | 24.96     | 2.50 |
| 30 Tamil Nadu    | 2024- 25 | Mangan lconic Transformati on of Rameswara m                       | Spiritual Tourism                    | 20.01     | 2.00 |
| 31 Telangana     | 2024- 25 | Digital Experience Centre at Bhuddhavan am in Nalgonda             | Culture & Heritage                   | 24.85     | 2.49 |
| 32 Telangana     | 2024- 25 | Development of Eco- TourisJn Proiect at Nizam Sagar, Kamareddy     | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites | 9.98      | 0.99 |
| 33 Uttar Pradesh | 2024- 25 | Development of Cultural Landscape at Mahoba                        | Culture & Heritage                   | 24.98     | 2.50 |
| 34 Uttarakha nd  | 2024- 25 | Development of Jadung Festive                                      | Vibrant Village Program me           | 4.99      | 0.50 |

|       |              |          | Ground', Jadung                                |                            |        |       |
|-------|--------------|----------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|--------|-------|
| 35    | Uttarakha nd | 2024- 25 | Development of Kainchidham campus, Kainchidham | Vibrant Village Program me |  17.6  |  1.76 |
| 36    | Uttarakha nd | 2024- 25 | Mana Haat project                              | Vibrant Village Program me |   4.99 |  0.5  |
| Total | Total        | Total    | Total                                          |                            | 648.1  | 63.05 |

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## ANNEXURE-II

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (h) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1250 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025 REGARDING DESTINATIONS UNDER CBDD SCHEME RAISED BY DR. BYREDDY SHABARI AND SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI

List of projects sanctioned in the state of Telangana under SD, PRASHAD, SD2.0, CBDD, ACA and SASCI:-

| Sn                                     | Name of the Project                                                                           | Circuit/ Sanction Year                 | Sanctioned Amount (₹ Crore)            |
|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Swadesh Darshan                        | Swadesh Darshan                                                                               | Swadesh Darshan                        | Swadesh Darshan                        |
| 1.                                     | Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in Mahaboobnagar district                                  | Eco Circuit 2015-16                    | 91.62                                  |
| 2.                                     | Development of Mulugu-Laknavaram- Medavaram- Tadvai- Damaravi- Mallur- Bogatha Waterfalls     | Tribal Circuit 2016-17                 | 79.87                                  |
| 3.                                     | Development of QutubShahi Heritage Park- Paigah Tombs- Hayat Bakshi Mosque- Raymond's Tomb    | Heritage Circuit 2017-18               | 96.90                                  |
| PRASHAD                                | PRASHAD                                                                                       | PRASHAD                                | PRASHAD                                |
| 1.                                     | Development of Jogulamba Devi Temple                                                          | 2020-21                                | 38.90                                  |
| 2.                                     | Development of Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism Infrastructure at Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple | 2022-23                                | 62.00                                  |
| 3.                                     | Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure at Bhadrachalam                                      | 2022-23                                | 41.38                                  |
| 4.                                     | Development of Basic Amenities at goddess Renuka Yellama Devasthanam                          | 2024-25                                | 4.22                                   |
| Swadesh Darshan 2.0                    | Swadesh Darshan 2.0                                                                           | Swadesh Darshan 2.0                    | Swadesh Darshan 2.0                    |
| 1.                                     | ' Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone '                                                            | 2023-24                                | 56.81                                  |
| 2.                                     | ' Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest '                                                    | 2023-24                                | 38.00                                  |
| CBDD                                   | CBDD                                                                                          | CBDD                                   | CBDD                                   |
| 1.                                     | Digital Experience Centre at Bhuddhavanam in Nalgonda                                         | 2024-25                                | 25.00                                  |
| 2.                                     | ' Development of Eco-Tourism Proiect at Nizam Sagar, Kamareddy                                | 2024-25                                | 10.00                                  |
| 'Assistance to Central Agencies' (ACA) | 'Assistance to Central Agencies' (ACA)                                                        | 'Assistance to Central Agencies' (ACA) | 'Assistance to Central Agencies' (ACA) |
| 1.                                     | Joint Development of Hyderabad Railway Station                                                | 2016-17                                | 4.41                                   |

| 2.    | Multimedia Laser Show with Water Screen and Musical Fountain at Sanjeevaiah Park, Hyderabad, Telangana                                               | 2022-23   | 50.00   |
|-------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|---------|
| 3.    | Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Digital Multimedia Technology and Lightings at Osmania Arts University, Hyderabad Telangana | 2022-23   | 11.80   |
| 4.    | Facade Illumination of Kanchiguda Railway Station Heritage Building                                                                                  | 2023-24   | 3.41    |
| SASCI | SASCI                                                                                                                                                | SASCI     | SASCI   |
| 1.    | Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism Circuit in Ramappa                                                                                                | 2024-25   | 73.74   |
| 2.    | Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in Nallamala                                                                                                  | 2024-25   | 68.10   |

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