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Official TranscriptMinistry of Tourism Tourism Ministry Sanctions 117 Projects Worth ₹5,756.62 Crore to Develop Tourism Infrastructure प्रव तथ: 21 JUL 2026 12:13PM by PIB Delhi The Ministry of Tourism has undertaken several initiatives during the last two years to promote tourism through infrastructure development, digital promotion and expansion of basic amenities across the country. The Ministry provides Central...
Ministry of Tourism Tourism Ministry Sanctions 117 Projects Worth ₹5,756.62 Crore to Develop Tourism Infrastructure प्रव तथ: 21 JUL 2026 12:13PM by PIB Delhi The Ministry of Tourism has undertaken several initiatives during the last two years to promote tourism through infrastructure development, digital promotion and expansion of basic amenities across the country.
The Ministry provides Central Financial Assistance to State Governments and Union Territory Administrations under the schemes of Swadesh Darshan 2.0, Challenge Based Destination Development, Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD), Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA JUGA) for development of tourism infrastructure and augmentation of basic amenities, subject to the scheme guidelines and availability of funds. Further, under the Government of India initiative Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale, financial assistance was provided to States during 2024-25 for tourism projects.
In the last two years, the Ministry has sanctioned 117 projects worth Rs. 5756.62 crores, under the afore- mentioned Schemes. The State/UT-wise details of Central Financial Assistance sanctioned under these schemes during the last two financial years are given at Annexure.
The Ministry promotes tourism through the Incredible India Digital Platform, comprising the website and mobile application, which serves as a one-stop digital interface for domestic and international travellers.
The revamped portal, launched in September 2024, is available in multiple languages and offers curated travel content, essential information, and seamless booking of flights, hotels, cabs, buses, and ASI monument tickets through partnerships with Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and other stakeholders.
Promotion is further supported through official social media platforms, digital campaigns, and collaborations with social media influencers.
The Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative is implemented by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, the nodal Ministry for the EBSB. However, under the EBSB initiative, the Ministry of Tourism is also implementing several programmes through tourism events and institutional activities.
The Ministry organises its flagship event Bharat Parv every year as part of the Republic Day celebrations with participation from all States and Union Territories to showcase India's cultural heritage, tourism potential and diverse traditions. Under this initiative, the Ministry also participated in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
Further, the Ministry's Central Autonomous Bodies, including 21 Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs), the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), the Indian Culinary Institute (ICI) and India Tourism Offices regularly organise student exchange programmes, familiarisation visits, tour operator networking sessions, cultural programmes, regional cuisine festivals, language-learning activitiesand other activities highlighting the culture, traditions, cuisine and heritage of paired States and Union Territories under the EBSB initiative. These initiatives promote cultural tourism, foster people-to-people connect, strengthen national integration and reinforce the spirit of national pride.
The Ministry has taken several measures to enhance international tourist arrivals, improve ease of travel and promote niche tourism products. India is promoted in key international source markets through tourism roadshows, trade meetings, familiarisation visits, media and social media campaigns, food festivals and participation in major international tourism fairs and exhibitions in collaboration with Indian Missions, States/UTs and tourism stakeholders.
To improve ease of travel, the Government has liberalised and simplified the visa regime through the e- Visa facility, which is currently available under nine sub-categories for nationals of 174 countries. The Ministry also provides a 24x7 Multi-lingual Tourist Helpline and has also introduced the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification (IITFC) Programme to create a pool of professionally trained tourist facilitators and guides, while existing Regional Level Guides have been integrated into the Incredible India Tourist Guide (IITG) system with pan-India recognition. Further, the Ministry is working with the Ministry of Civil Aviation to improve connectivity to tourist destinations under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-UDAN), under which 53 tourism routes have been identified, and regularly coordinates with the Ministry of Home Affairs on measures relating to travel in Restricted and Protected Areas to facilitate seamless travel for tourists.
The Ministry promotes niche tourism products such as spiritual, eco, adventure, rural, tribal, wellness, medical, MICE, wedding and heritage tourism through policy initiatives, infrastructure development and promotional activities. It has formulated National Strategies for Sustainable Tourism, Rural Tourism, Rural Homestays, MICE, Adventure Tourism, Eco-tourism and Medical & Wellness Tourism for implementation by States/UTs. The Ministry has also launched the "Meet in India" sub-brand for MICE tourism, the "India Says I Do" campaign for destination weddings and issued the Model Adventure Tourism Safety Framework for safe and sustainable adventure tourism.
The written reply was given by the Minister of Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in the Lok Sabha on 20.07.2026.
ANNEXURE
1. The details of sanctioned projects under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme in financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26 in the country are as under:
Sn State Destination Name of the Sanction Sanctioned Cost (in Experience Date ₹ Crore)
1. Andhra Pradesh Bapatala Development of 29.03.2025 97.52 Suryalanka Beach Experience
2. Bihar Bodh Gaya Development of the 29.03.2025 165.44 Buddhist Meditation & Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya3. Chhattisgarh Kawardha Bhoramdeo Corridor 29.03.2025 146.00 Development, Kawardha
4. DNHDD Daman Daman Convention 29.03.2025 147.13 Centre
5. Goa Porvorim Porvorim Creek 20.08.2024 24.07 Experience
6. Goa Colva Colva Beach Experience 20.08.2024 19.88
7. Haryana Panchkula Development of 29.03.2025 26.68 Adventure Tourism Hub at Tikkar Taal and Adventure Park
8. Haryana Panchkula Rejuvenation of 29.03.2025 65.82 Yadavindra Garden
9. Himachal Chintpurni Development of Maa 04.07.2025 56.26 Pradesh Chintpurni Devi Temple, Una
10. Kerala Alappuzha Alappuzha: A Global 29.03.2025 93.18 Water Wonderland
11. Kerala Malampuzha Enhancement of Tourist 29.03.2025 75.87 Experience at Malampuzha Garden and Leisure Park
12. Lakshadweep Bangaram Development of Eco- 29.03.2025 81.18 Retreat, Adventure, Beach and Mice Experience at Bangaram
13. Madhya Datia Development of 14.07.2025 44.24 Pradesh Pitambara Peeth Datia
14. Maharashtra Pune Shivshrusthi Theme 21.09.2024 75.47 Park15. Mizoram Champhai Eco Resort Experience 29.03.2025 38.85 at Keilungliah, Zote, Ngur & Mualbuhvum, Champhai
16. Mizoram Champhai Heritage and Cultural 29.03.2025 33.87 Centre, Champhai
17. Mizoram Aizawl Construction of 10.11.2025 99.71 Conference Centre
18. Nagaland Chumoukedima Adventure Tourism 29.03.2025 32.54 Experience at Jacob Village, Chumoukediema
19. Nagaland Chumoukedima Eco-Tourism Exp at 20.08.2024 7.87 Chumoukedima viewpoint
20. Punjab Amritsar Border Tourism 20.08.2024 25.91 Experience at Attari
21. Rajasthan Sikar Development works at 29.03.2025 87.87 Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple (Sikar)
22. Rajasthan Bikaner dist. Development Works at 14.07.2025 22.58 Shri Karni mata mandir, Bikaner
23. Rajasthan Malaseri Development of 14.07.2025 48.73 Dungari Malaseri Dungri, (District Bhilwara District Bhilwara)
24. Tripura Agartala Tripura Heritage Village 29.03.2025 48.95 & Sangeet Experience at Agartala (Phase-1 &2) Total 1565.62
2. The details of sanctioned projects under Challenge Based Destination Development Scheme, in financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26 in the country are as under:Sn State Destination/ Name of the Experience Sanction Sanctioned Cost Category Date (in ₹ Crore)
1. Andhra Nagarjuna Enriching Buddhist Heritage 17.03.2025 25.00 Pradesh Sagar and Cultural Experiences at (Culture & Nagarjuna Sagar Heritage)
2. Andhra Ahobilam Development of Abhobilam 17.03.2025 25.00 Pradesh Temple as a Spiritual Odyssey (Spiritual Tourism)
3. Arunachal Kibitho Kibhito Frontier Tourism – 27.03.2025 4.96 Pradesh (Vibrant Village Gateway to Serenity Programme)
4. Arunachal Bichom Dam Bichom Dam Adventure & 27.03.2025 9.90 Pradesh Site Eco-Tourism Project (Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites)
5. Assam Sivasagar Panidhing Bird Sanctuary 27.03.2025 9.99 (Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites)
6. Bihar Saran Dist. Development of Sonepur 27.03.2025 24.29 (Sonepur Fair) Fair Site (Culture & Heritage)
7. Chhattisgarh Mayali Development of Mayali 27.03.2025 9.97 Bagicha Bagicha as Eco Tourism (Ecotourism Destination and Amrit Dharohar Sites)8. Goa Mayem Village Beautification and 17.03.2025 9.81 (Ecotourism Development of Harvalem and Amrit Waterfall Dharohar Sites)
9. Gujarat Vadnagar Transformation of 27.03.2025 17.29 (Culture & Sharmishtha Lake: Light & Heritage) Culture
10. Gujarat Porbandar The Sacred Ocean Retreat 27.03.2025 24.66 (Spiritual at Harsiddhi Shore Tourism)
11. Himachal Kaza Tourism Infrastructure 27.03.2025 24.82 Pradesh (Culture & development at Kaza Heritage)
12. Himachal Rakchham Tourism Infrastructure 27.03.2025 4.96 Pradesh (Vibrant Development at Rakcham – Village Vibrant Village Programme)
13. Jharkhand Ramrekha Tourism Infrastructure 27.03.2025 18.87 Dham Development at Ramrekha (Spiritual Dham Tourism)
14. Karnataka Bidar Development of Bidar as a 21.01.2026 25.00 (Culture & Heritage Tourism Heritage) Destination
15. Kerala Varkala Varkala-Dakshin Kashi 27.03.2025 25.00 (Culture & Heritage)
16. Kerala Thalassery Thalassery: The Spritiual 27.03.2025 25.00 (Spiritual Nexus Tourism)
17. Ladakh Mushkoo Advancing Mushkoo as a 27.03.2025 9.78
Village Sustainable Tourism Hub: (Ecotourism Integrating Wildlife and Amrit Sightings and Community Dharohar Progress Sites)18. Madhya Orchha Orchha A Medieval 17.03.2025 25.00 Pradesh (Spiritual Splendour 2.0 Tourism)
19. Madhya Mandu Mandu-A Medieval 21.01.2026 24.88 Pradesh (Culture & Wonder Heritage)
20. Maharashtra Ahmednagar Development of 17.03.2025 25.00 (Culture & Ahmednagar Fort Heritage)
21. Manipur Langthabal Development of Ancient 17.03.2025 24.69 Konug, Imphal Capital of Manipur, (Culture & Langthabal Konug Heritage)
22. Meghalaya Nartiang Nartiang Spiritual & 17.03.2025 24.87 Village Cultural Centre (Spiritual Tourism)
23. Meghalaya Mawphlang Mawphlang Cultural & 17.03.2025 24.87 Village Heritage Centre (Culture & Heritage)
24. Nagaland Impur Village Soulful Trails: The Impur 17.03.2025 24.94 (Spiritual Heritage Experience Tourism)
25. Nagaland Doyang Wings Over Doyang: An 17.03.2025 9.99 Reservoir Eco-Tourism Haven (Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites)
26. Puducherry White Town Development of White 27.03.2025 22.19 (Culture & Town Heritage)27. Punjab Rupnagar Heritage Street –A Symbol 27.03.2025 24.90 (Anandpur of Peace and Harmony at Sahib) Sri Anandpur Sahib (Spiritual Tourism)
28. Punjab Ferozpur Cultural and Heritage 27.03.2025 25.00 (Hussainiwala Strech at Hussainiwala Border)- Border (Culture & Heritage)
29. Sikkim Kabi Kabi Chronicles: A journey 17.03.2025 24.96 (Spiritual through Unity and Heritage Tourism)
30. Sikkim Gnathang Echoes of Valor: The 17.03.2025 5.00 Village Gnathang Valley (Vibrant Village Experience Programme)
31. Tamil Nadu Rameswaram Iconic transformation of 27.03.2025 20.01 Island Rameswaram (Spiritual Tourism)
32. Telangana Nalgonda Development of digital 17.03.2025 24.85 (Culture & experience centre at Heritage) Bhuddhavanam
33. Telangana Kamareddy Development of Eco- 17.03.2025 9.98 (Kalki Tourism Project at Nizam Cheruvu) Sagar (Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites)
34. Uttar Mahoba Development of Cultural 27.03.2025 24.98 Pradesh (Culture & Landscape at Mahoba Heritage)
35. Uttarakhand Jadung (Vibrant Development of Jadung 27.03.2025 4.99 Village Festive Ground, Jadung Programme)36. Uttarakhand Kainchidham Development of Kainchi 27.03.2025 17.60 (Spiritual Dham Campus Tourism)
37. Uttarakhand Mana Village Mana Haat 29.03.2025 4.99 (Vibrant Village Programme) Total 687.99
3. The details of projects sanctioned under PRASHAD Scheme in financial years 2024-25 and 2025- 26 in the country are as under:
Sn State Sanction Project Name Sanction Year Amount (in ₹ Crore)
1. Andhra 2024-25 Development of Pilgrimage Tourism 25.33 Pradesh Infrastructure in Annavaram Temple Town
2. Bihar 2024-25 Development of Ambika Bhawani Temple, 13.29 Saran
3. Goa 2024-25 Development of Bom Jesus Basilica 16.46
4. Karnataka 2024-25 Development of Renuka Yallama Devi 18.37 temple
5. Karnataka 2024-25 Development of Basic Amenities at 22.25 Papnash Temple, Bidar dist.
6. Mizoram 2024-25 Development of Basic Amenities under 5.47 PRASHAD scheme in Vangchhia, Champhai District
7. Puducherry 2024-25 Development of Pilgrim Facilites & 25.94 Tourist attractions for Sri Dharbaranyeswara Temple
8. Tamil Nadu 2024-25 Development of 8 Navagraha Temples 40.94
9. Telangana 2024-25 Development of Basic Amenities at 4.22 goddess Renuka Yellama DevasthanamTotal 172.27
4. Details of Projects sanctioned under ACA Scheme in financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26 in the
country are as under:
Sn. Agency Name of Project State Sanction Amount Year sanctioned (in ₹ Crore)
1. ITDC Illumination and allied works atTamil Nadu 2024-25 11.47 Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, District - Ariyalur
2. BECIL 3D Mapping with Aqua ScreenBihar 2024-25 5.99 Projection and Sound Show at Buxar, Bihar and Dynamic Lighting & Motif at Ram Rekha Ghat, Bihar TOTAL 17.46
5. Details of Projects sanctioned under 'Development of Homestays in Tribal Areas’ under DA- JUGA a Sub-Scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0, in financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26 in the country are
as under:
Sn. State Sanction Project Name Sanction Year Amount (in ₹ Crore)
1. Andhra 2025-26 Development of Tribal Homestays in 1.23 Pradesh Maredumili cluster, Andhra Pradesh
2. Ladakh 2025-26 Development of Tribal Homestays in Sham, 4.59 Suru and Aryan valley clusters, Ladakh
3. Madhya 2025-26 Development of Tribal Homestays in 5.00 Pradesh Karanjiya and Pushparajgarh clusters, Madhya Pradesh
4. Mizoram 2025-26 Development of Tribal Homestays in Central 5.00 and Southern clusters, Mizoram
5. Uttarakhand 2025-26 Development of Tribal Homestays in 1.70 Chakrata cluster, UttarakhandTotal 17.52
6. The details of projects sanctioned Under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment Scheme (SASCI) in financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26 in the country are as under:
Sn State Year of Name of the Project Sanctioned Sanction Cost (in ₹ Crore)
1. Andhra 2024-25 Enriching the Fort and Gorge Experience in 77.91 Pradesh Gandikota
2. Andhra 2024-25 Akhanda Godavari- (Havelok Bridge & 94.44 Pradesh Pushkar Ghat) in Raja Mahendravaram
3. Arunachal 2024-25 Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat in Pasighat 46.48 Pradesh
4. Assam 2024-25 Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in 97.12 Guwahati
5. Assam 2024-25 Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar 94.76
6. Bihar 2024-25 Development of Matsyagandha Lake in 97.61 Saharsa
7. Bihar 2024-25 Karamchat Eco-Tourism and Adventure 49.51 Hub in Karamchat
8. Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Development of Chitrotpala Film City in 95.79 Raipur
9. Chhattisgarh 2024-25 Development of Tribal & Cultural 51.87 Convention Centre in Raipur
10. Goa 2024-25 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in 97.46 Ponda
11. Goa 2024-25 Townsquare in Porvorim 90.74
12. Gujarat 2024-25 Ecotourism Destination at Kerly 99.50
(Mokarsagar) in Porbandar13. Gujarat 2024-25 Tented City and Convention Centre in 51.56 Dhordo
14. Jharkhand 2024-25 Eco-Tourism Development of Tilaiyya” in 34.87 Koderma
15. Karnataka 2024-25 Ecotourism & Cultural Hub at Roerich and 99.17 Devika Rani Estate Tataguni in Bengaluru
16. Karnataka 2024-25 Development of SavadattiYallammagudda 100.00 in Belgavi
17. Kerala 2024-25 Ashtamudi Biodiversity and Eco- 59.71 recreational Hub in Kollam
18. Kerala 2024-25 Global Gateway to Malabar’s Cultural 95.34 Crucible in Sargaalayaa
19. Madhya 2024-25 Orchha A Medieval Splendour in Orchha 99.92 Pradesh
20. Madhya 2024-25 International Convention Centre for MICE 99.38 Pradesh in Bhopal
21. Maharashtra 2024-25 INS-Guldar Underwater Museum, Artificial 46.91 Reef, and submarine Tourism in Sindhudurg
22. Maharashtra 2024-25 Development of RAM-KAL PATH in 99.14 Nashik
23. Manipur 2024-25 Loktak Lake Experience in Loktak 89.48
24. Meghalaya 2024-25 MICE Infrastructure in Mawkhanu 99.27
25. Meghalaya 2024-25 Redevelopment of Umiam Lake in Shillong 99.27
26. Odisha 2024-25 Development of Hirakund 99.90
27. Odisha 2024-25 Development of Satkosia 99.99
28. Punjab 2024-25 Development of Heritage Street as a tribute 53.45 to Shaheed-e-Azam, Sardar Bhaghat Singh at Khatkar Kalan in SBS Nagar29. Rajasthan 2024-25 Development at Amber-Nahargarh and 49.31 Surrounding Area in Jaipur
30. Rajasthan 2024-25 Development at Jal Mahal in Jaipur 96.61
31. Sikkim 2024-25 Skywalk, Bhaleydhunga, Yangang in 97.37 Namchi
32. Sikkim 2024-25 Border Experience in Nathula 68.19
33. Tamil Nadu 2024-25 Development of Nandavanam Heritage 99.67 Park in Mammallapuram
34. Tamil Nadu 2024-25 Eco Park at Race Course in Ooty 70.23
35. Telangana 2024-25 Ramappa Region Sustainable Tourism 73.74 Circuit in Ramappa
36. Telangana 2024-25 Somasilla Wellness & Spiritual Retreat in 68.10 Nallamala
37. Tripura 2024-25 Shakti Peethas Park at Banduar in Gomati 97.70
38. Uttar Pradesh 2024-25 Development of Bateshwar in District-Agra 74.05
39. Uttar Pradesh 2024-25 Integrated Buddhist Tourism Development 80.24 in Shrawasti
40. Uttarakhand 2024-25 Iconic City Rishikesh: Rafting Base Station 100.00 in Rishikesh Total 3295.76 ***** RK (रलीज़ आईडी: 2286914) आगंतुक पटल : 1524 इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , ही , Bengali-TR , Bengali , Assamese , Gujarati , Tamil