Lok Sabha Question No. 153 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-01
Subject: Development of Tourist Destinations
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri E T Mohammed Basheer, Dr. Manna Lal Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †

## 153 ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST DESTINATIONS

†153. DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT:

SHRI E T MOHAMMED BASHEER:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether 50 tourist destinations have been selected across the country, if so,  the  State/UT-wise  list  thereof  along  with  target  date  for  their completion, given the shift to sustainable and responsible tourism;
- (b) the current status of the plan to develop top 50 tourist destinations in the country through 'Challenge Mode' under the Union Budget for the year 2025-26 along with budget expenditure under Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0;
- (c)
- the criteria set for the selection of these sites;
- (d) the  names  of  cities/tourist  places  of  Rajasthan  included  under  this scheme; and
- (e) whether  Udaipur  has  also  been  included  in  this  list,  if  so,  the  details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM

(a) to (e): Development and promotion of tourism destinations and products is  primarily  undertaken  by  the  concerned  State  Government  (SG)/Union Territory Administration (UTA). However, the Ministry of Tourism through its central sector schemes of 'Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0)'& 'Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme complements the efforts of tourism infrastructure development in the country by extending financial assistance to the SGs/UTAs in synergy with the scheme guidelines,  receipt  of  the  project  proposals  from  the  concerned  State Governments/Union Territory Administrations, availability of funds etc. Ministry of Tourism has revamped the Swadesh Darshan Scheme as Swadesh Darshan  2.0  (SD2.0)  with  the  objective  to  develop  sustainable  tourism destinations.    Accordingly,  a  total  of  53  projects  for  Rs.2208.27  Crore  are sanctioned  under  SD2.0  scheme  and  36  projects  for  Rs.648.11  Crore  are sanctioned  under  CBDD  initiative.  Under  these  schemes,  the  funds  are authorized by the Ministry of Tourism for implementation of projects and is utilized by the concerned State/UT Implementing Agency. The details of the sanctioned  projects  under  SD2.0  and  CBDD  including  funds  authorized  for

utilization is annexed. In  line  with  the  budget  announcement  2025-26,  the  Ministry  of  Tourism formulated  draft  frameworks  for  destination  development  and  destination management  and  has  undertaken  consultations  with  tourism  stakeholders including State Governments/UT Administrations. As of now, no destination is selected under this initiative.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS ( a ) TO ( e ) OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . †153 ANSWERED ON 01 . 12 . 2025 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST DESTINATIONS RAISED BY DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT AND SHRI E T MOHAMMED BASHEER.

## (i) Details of Project sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme:

|   Sl . N o. | State             | Year of Sancti on   | Destination       | Name of the Experience                     |   Sanctio ned Cost (₹ Crore) |   Amount Authorise d for utilization by Implemen ting Agency (₹ Crore) |
|-------------|-------------------|---------------------|-------------------|--------------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|           1 | Andhra Pradesh    | 2024- 25            | Bapatala          | Development of Suryalanka Beach Experience |                        97.52 |                                                                   9.75 |
|           2 | Andhra Pradesh    | 2023- 24            | Araku- Lambasingi | Borra Cave Experience at Araku             |                        29.88 |                                                                   2.99 |
|           3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2023- 24            | Nacho             | Unlock Nacho Expedition                    |                        14.02 |                                                                   1.4  |
|           4 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2023- 24            | Mechuka           | Mechuka Cultural Haat                      |                        18.48 |                                                                   1.85 |
|           5 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2023- 24            | Mechuka           | Mechuka Adventure Park                     |                        12.75 |                                                                   1.28 |
|           6 | Assam             | 2023- 24            | Kokrajhar         | Kokrajhar Wetland Experience               |                        26.67 |                                                                   2.66 |
|           7 | Assam             | 2023- 24            | Jorhat            | Reimagining Cinnamara Tea Estate           |                        23.88 |                                                                   2.39 |

|   8. | Bihar                               | 2024- 25   | Bodh Gaya                              | Development of the Buddhist Meditation &Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya   |   165.44 |   16.54 |
|------|-------------------------------------|------------|----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|---------|
|    9 | Chhattisg arh                       | 2024- 25   | Kawardha                               | Bhoramdeo Corridor Development, Kabirdham District                     |   145.99 |   14.59 |
|   10 | Dadra Nagar & Haveli and Daman &Diu | 2024- 25   | Daman                                  | Daman Convention Centre                                                |   147.13 |    0    |
|   11 | Goa                                 | 2023- 24   | Porvorim                               | Porvorim Creek Experience                                              |    24.07 |    2.4  |
|   12 | Goa                                 | 2023- 24   | Colva                                  | Colva Beach Experience                                                 |    19.89 |    1.99 |
|   13 | Haryana                             | 2024- 25   | Panchkula                              | Development of Adventure Tourism Hub at Tikkar Taal and Adventure Park |    26.68 |    2.67 |
|   14 | Haryana                             | 2024- 25   | Panchkula                              | Rejuvenation of Yadavindra Garden                                      |    65.82 |    6.58 |
|   15 | Himachal Pradesh                    | 2024- 25   | Maa Chintpurni Temple (District - Una) | Development of Maa Chintpurni Devi Temple, Una                         |    56.26 |    5.63 |
|   16 | Karnataka                           | 2023- 24   | Hampi                                  | Setting up of 'Traveller nooks'                                        |    25.64 |    2.56 |
|   17 | Karnataka                           | 2023- 24   | Mysuru                                 | Tonga ride Heritage experience zone                                    |     2.72 |    0.27 |

|   18. | Karnataka      | 2023- 24   | Mysuru                 | Ecological Experience Zone                                              |   18.48 |   1.85 |
|-------|----------------|------------|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|--------|
|    19 | Kerala         | 2023- 24   | Kumarakom              | Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Experience                                     |   13.81 |   1.38 |
|    20 | Kerala         | 2024- 25   | Alappuzha              | Alappuzha: A Global Water Wonderland                                    |   93.18 |   9.32 |
|    21 | Kerala         | 2024- 25   | Malampuzha             | Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Malampuzha Garden and Leisure Park |   75.87 |   7.59 |
|    22 | Ladakh         | 2023- 24   | Leh                    | Julley Leh Biodiversity Park                                            |   23.17 |   2.32 |
|    23 | Ladakh         | 2023- 24   | Kargil                 | Exploring LOC and Hundarman village Experience                          |   11.91 |   1.19 |
|    24 | Lakshadw eep   | 2024- 25   | Bangaram               | Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Bangaram                           |   81.18 |   8.12 |
|    25 | Madhya Pradesh | 2023- 24   | Gwalior                | Phoolbagh Experience Zone                                               |   16.74 |   1.67 |
|    26 | Madhya Pradesh | 2023- 24   | Chitrakoot             | Spiritual experience at Chitrakoot                                      |   27.21 |   2.72 |
|    27 | Madhya Pradesh | 2024- 25   | Pitambara Peeth, Datia | Development of Pitambara Peeth Datia                                    |   44.24 |   4.42 |
|    28 | Maharash tra   | 2023- 24   | Pune                   | Shivsrushti Historical Theme Park- Phase 3                              |   76.22 |   7.62 |
|    29 | Meghalaya      | 2023- 24   | Sohra                  | Waterfall Trails Experience                                             |   27.6  |   2.76 |

|   30. | Meghalaya   | 2023- 24   | Sohra           | Meghalayan Age Cave Experience                                         |   32.45 |   3.25 |
|-------|-------------|------------|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|--------|
|    31 | Mizoram     | 2024- 25   | Champhai        | Eco Resort Experience at Keilungliah, Zote, Ngur&Mualbu hvum, Champhai |   38.85 |   3.89 |
|    32 | Mizoram     | 2024- 25   | Champhai        | Heritage and Cultural Centre, Champhai                                 |   33.87 |   3.39 |
|    33 | Mizoram     | 2025- 26   | Thingsulthli ah | Construction of Conference Centre                                      |   99.71 |   0    |
|    34 | Nagaland    | 2023- 24   | Chumoukedi ma   | Eco-Tourism Exp at Chumoukedim a viewpoint                             |    7.87 |   0.79 |
|    35 | Nagaland    | 2023- 24   | Chumuouke dima  | Tribal Cultural Experience at Midway Retreat                           |   21.56 |   2.16 |
|    36 | Nagaland    | 2024- 25   | Chumuouke dima  | Adventure Tourism Experience at Jacob Village, Chumoukedie ma          |   32.54 |   3.25 |
|    37 | Puducherr y | 2023- 24   | Karaikal        | Karaikal beach and waterfront experience                               |   20.29 |   0    |
|    38 | Punjab      | 2023- 24   | Kapurthala      | Eco Tourism experience at Kanjli wetland                               |   20.06 |   0    |
|    39 | Punjab      | 2023- 24   | Amritsar        | Border Tourism Experience at Attari                                    |   25.91 |   2.59 |

|   40. | Rajasthan   | 2023- 24   | Bundi                                  | Spiritual Experience, Keshavraipata n                                  |   21.65 |   2.17 |
|-------|-------------|------------|----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|--------|
|    41 | Rajasthan   | 2024- 25   | Sikar                                  | Development works at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple (Sikar)                |   87.87 |   8.79 |
|    42 | Rajasthan   | 2024- 25   | Karni Mata temple, Bikaner dist.       | Development Works at Shri Karni mata mandir, Bikaner                   |   22.58 |   2.26 |
|    43 | Rajasthan   | 2024- 25   | MalaseriDun gari (District - Bhilwara) | Development of MalaseriDungr i, Bhilwara District                      |   48.73 |   4.87 |
|    44 | Sikkim      | 2023- 24   | Gyalshing                              | Eco-Wellness Experience at Yuksom Cluster                              |   15.41 |   1.54 |
|    45 | Sikkim      | 2023- 24   | Gangtok                                | Gangtok Cultural Village                                               |   22.6  |   2.26 |
|    46 | Tamil Nadu  | 2023- 24   | Mamallapur am                          | Immersive experience at Shore Temple                                   |   30.02 |   0    |
|    47 | Telangana   | 2023- 24   | Bhongir                                | Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone                                         |   56.82 |   5.68 |
|    48 | Telangana   | 2023- 24   | Ananathagir i                          | Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest                                 |   38.01 |   3.8  |
|    49 | Tripura     | 2024- 25   | Agartala                               | Tripura Heritage Village & Sangeet Experience at Agartala (Phase-1 &2) |   48.95 |   4.89 |

| 50.                  | Uttar Pradesh        | 2023- 24             | Prayagraj            | Azad Park and Dekho Prayagraj Trail Exp   | 14.52                |   1.45 |
|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------------------|----------------------|--------|
| 51.                  | Uttar Pradesh        | 2023- 24             | Naimisaran ya        | Vedic- wellness Experience                | 17.80                |   0    |
| 52.                  | Uttarakha nd         | 2023- 24             | Pithoragarh          | Rural Tourism Cluster Experience at Gunji | 17.86                |   1.79 |
| 53.                  | Uttarakha nd         | 2023- 24             | Champawat            | Tea Garden Experience                     | 19.89                |   1.99 |
| TOTAL AMOUNT 2208.27 | TOTAL AMOUNT 2208.27 | TOTAL AMOUNT 2208.27 | TOTAL AMOUNT 2208.27 | TOTAL AMOUNT 2208.27                      | TOTAL AMOUNT 2208.27 | 187.32 |

## (ii ) Details of Project  sanctioned  under  Challenge  Based  Destination Development (CBDD), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme:

|   S. No . | State/UT          | Year of Sanctio n   | Name of the Project                                                     | Category                             |   Sanctione d Cost (₹ Crore) |   Amount Authorized for utilization by Implementin g Agency (₹ Crore) |
|-----------|-------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Andhra Pradesh    | 2024-25             | Ahobilam-A spiritual Odyssey                                            | Spiritual Tourism                    |                        25    |                                                                  2.5  |
|         2 | Andhra Pradesh    | 2024-25             | Enriching Buddhist Heritage and Cultural Experiences at Nagarjuna Sagar | Culture & Heritage                   |                        25    |                                                                  2.5  |
|         3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2024-25             | Bichom Dam Adventure & Eco-Tourism Project                              | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites |                         9.9  |                                                                  0.99 |
|         4 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2024-25             | Kibhito Frontier Tourism -                                              | Vibrant Village                      |                         4.96 |                                                                  0.5  |

|    |                  |         | Gateway to Serenity                                                                             | Programm e                           |       |      |
|----|------------------|---------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-------|------|
|  5 | Assam            | 2024-25 | Panidhing Bird Sanctuary, Sivasagar                                                             | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites |  9.99 | 1    |
|  6 | Bihar            | 2024-25 | Development of Tourist Facilities at Sonepur Mela Ground, Saran                                 | Culture & Heritage                   | 24.29 | 2.43 |
|  7 | Chhattisgar h    | 2024-25 | Development of MayaliBagicha as Eco Tourism Destination                                         | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites |  9.97 | 1    |
|  8 | Goa              | 2024-25 | Beautification and Development of Harvalem Waterfall at Mayem Village                           | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites |  9.81 | 0.98 |
|  9 | Gujarat          | 2024-25 | Transformation of sharmishtha Lake: Light & culture at Vadnagar                                 | Culture & Heritage                   | 17.29 | 1.73 |
| 10 | Gujarat          | 2024-25 | The Sacred Ocean Retreat at Harsiddhi Shore, Porbandar                                          | Spiritual Tourism                    | 24.66 | 2.47 |
| 11 | Gujarat          | 2024-25 | THOL: Transformative Tourism' Harmonious Sustainability, Optimized Skilling' Leading Technology | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites |  9.96 | 1    |
| 12 | Himachal Pradesh | 2024-25 | Tourism Infrastructure                                                                          | Culture & Heritage                   | 24.82 | 2.48 |

|    |                  |         | Development at Kaza                                                                                   |                                      |       |      |
|----|------------------|---------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|-------|------|
| 13 | Himachal Pradesh | 2024-25 | Tourism Infrastructure Development at Rakchham, Chhitkul                                              | Vibrant Village Programm e           |  4.96 | 0.5  |
| 14 | Jharkhand        | 2024-25 | Tourism Infrastructure Development at Ramrekha Dham, Simdega                                          | Spiritual Tourism                    | 18.87 | 1.89 |
| 15 | Kerala           | 2024-25 | Thalassery: The Spiritual Nexus                                                                       | Spiritual Tourism                    | 25    | 2.5  |
| 16 | Kerala           | 2024-25 | Varkala- Dakshin Kashi                                                                                | Culture & Heritage                   | 25    | 2.5  |
| 17 | Ladakh           | 2024-25 | Advancing Mushkoh as a Sustainable Tourism Hub: Integrating wildlife Sightings and community progress | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites |  9.82 | 0.98 |
| 18 | Madhya Pradesh   | 2024-25 | Medieval Splendor 2.0, Orchha                                                                         | Spiritual Tourism                    | 25    | 2.5  |
| 19 | Maharashtr a     | 2024-25 | Development of Ahmednagar Fort                                                                        | Culture & Heritage                   | 25    | 2.5  |
| 20 | Manipur          | 2024-25 | Development of Ancient capital of Manipur, LangthabalKon ug                                           | Culture & Heritage                   | 24.69 | 2.47 |
| 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 |   2.49 |
|------|------------------|------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|---------|--------|
|   24 | Nagaland 2024-25 | Development wings over Doyang: An Eco-Tourism Haven' | of Doyang Reservoir                                                            | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites |   10    |   1    |
|   25 | Puducherry       | 2024-25                                              | Development of White Town                                                      | Culture & Heritage                   |   22.19 |   2.22 |
|   26 | Punjab           | 2024-25                                              | Cultural and Heritage Strech at Hussainiwala Border, Ferozepur                 | Culture & Heritage                   |   25    |   2.5  |
|   27 | Punjab           | 2024-25                                              | Heritage street -A Symbol of peace and Harmony at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar | Spiritual Tourism                    |   24.9  |   2.49 |
|   28 | Sikkim           | 2024-25                                              | Echoes of Valor: The Gnathang Valley Experience," Gnathang Village             | Vibrant Village Programm e           |    5    |   0.5  |
|   29 | Sikkim           | 2024-25                                              | Kabi Chronicles: A journey through Unity and Heritage, Kabi, Mangan            | Spiritual Tourism                    |   24.96 |   2.5  |
|   30 | Tamil Nadu       | 2024-25                                              | lconic Transformation of                                                       | Spiritual Tourism                    |   20.01 |   2    |
|   31 | Telangana        | 2024-25                                              | Digital Experience                                                             | Culture & Heritage                   |   24.85 |   2.48 |

|       |                    |         | Centre at Bhuddhavanam in Nalgonda                           |                                      |        |       |
|-------|--------------------|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------|-------|
| 32    | Telangana          | 2024-25 | Development of Eco-Tourism Project at Nizam Sagar, Kamareddy | Ecotouris m and Amrit Dharohar Sites |   9.98 |  1    |
| 33    | Uttar Pradesh      | 2024-25 | Development of Cultural Landscape at Mahoba                  | Culture & Heritage                   |  24.98 |  2.5  |
| 34    | Uttarakhand2024-25 |         | Development of Jadung Festive Ground', Jadung                | Vibrant Village Programm e           |   4.99 |  0.5  |
| 35    | Uttarakhand2024-25 |         | Development of Kainchidham campus, Kainchidham               | Spiritual Tourism                    |  17.6  |  1.76 |
| 36    | Uttarakhand2024-25 |         | Mana Haat project                                            | Vibrant Village Programm e           |   4.99 |  0.5  |
| Total | Total              | Total   | Total                                                        | Total                                | 648.11 | 64.81 |

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