Posted on 24 Jul, 2016 5:24 pm

M/o Tourism sanctions 25 projects worth Rs. 2048 Crore to 21 States and UTs sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan scheme 
 

Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 25 projects under the Swadesh Darshan scheme worth Rs. 2048 Crore so far to 21 States and Union Territories since its launch of in January 2015. These States and UTs include Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Kerala, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura.

 

(a)    For North Eastern States, the Ministry has sanctioned 9 projects worth Rs. 821 Crores covering all the 8 states.

 

(b)   For Tribal areas, the Ministry has sanctioned 3 projects for Rs. 282 Crores to the SG of Nagaland, Chhattisgarh and Telangana.

 

(c)    For Buddhist Circuit, the Ministry has sanctioned 2 projects worth Rs. 108.11 Crore to the SG of Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.

 

The Ministry of Tourism has launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2014-15 with an objective to develop theme based tourist circuits in the country on the principles of high tourist value, competitiveness and sustainability in an integrated manner by synergizing efforts to focus on needs and concerns of all stakeholders to enrich tourist experience and enhance employment opportunities. Under this scheme, 13 Thematic Circuits have been identified, for development namely: North-East India Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Desert Circuit, Tribal Circuit, Eco Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Ramayana Circuit and Heritage Circuit.

 

The aim of the scheme are:

 

•      To position tourism as a major engine of economic growth and job creation;

•      To promote India as a global brand and a world class tourist destination;

•      To develop world class infrastructure in varied thematic circuits and pilgrimage sites;

•      To showcase full potential of wide range of unique products;

•      To provide complete tourism experience by enhancing tourist attractions;

•      Responsible Tourism Initiative- active involvement of local communities , pro-poor approach in a sustainable and inclusive manner.

 

The work on all sanctioned projects during 2014-15 & 2016-17 has started and Ministry is monitoring the work rigorously.List of Updated Sanctioned projects are as follows :

 

                                                                                                                          (Amt. in Rs.crore)

Sr. No

Circuit

State

Name of Project

Year

Sanction Amt.

Release Amt.

 

  1.  

Coastal

Andhra Pradesh

Development of  Kakinada-Hope Island- Konaseema as World class Coastal & Eco Tourism Circuit in Andhra Pradesh

2014-15

69.83

13.96

 

  1.  

North East India

Arunachal Pradesh

Development of Bhalukpong- Bomdila-Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh

2014-15

49.77

10.00

 

  1.  

Buddhist

Bihar

Construction of Cultural Centre at  Bodhgaya, Bihar

2014-15

33.17

6.63

 

  1.  

North East

Manipur

Development of Tourist Circuit in Manipur: Imphal-Moirang-Khongjom-Moreh

2015-16

89.66

17.93

 

  1.  

North East

Sikkim

Development of Tourist  Circuit linking - Rangpo     (entry) - Rorathang -  Aritar -  Phadamchen - Nathang - Sherathang - Tsongmo - Gangtok - Phodong - Mangan - Lachung  - Yumthang - Lachen - Thangu -   Gurudongmer - Mangan - Gangtok - Tumin Lingee - Singtam (exit) in Sikkim

2015-16

98.05

19.61

 

  1.  

Eco

Uttarakhand

Integrated Development of Eco-Tourism, Adventure Sports, Associated Tourism related Infrastructure for Development of Tehri Lake & Surroundings as New Destination-District Tehri, Uttarakhand

2015-16

80.37

16.07

 

  1.  

Coastal

Andhra Pradesh

Development of Coastal Tourism Circuit in Sri Potti Sriramalu Nellore in Andhra Pradesh

2015-16

60.38

12.08

 

  1.  

North East India

Arunachal Pradesh

Integrated Development of Adventure Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh

2015-16

97.14

19.43

 

  1.  

Eco

Kerala

Development of  Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady  as Eco Tourism Circuit in Idduki and Pathanamthitta Districts in Kerala

2015-16

99.22

19.84

 

10

Desert

Rajasthan

Development of Sambhar Lake Town and Other Destinations under Desert Circuit in Swadesh Darshan Scheme

2015-16

63.96

12.79

 

11

Tribal

Nagaland

Development of Tribal Circuit Peren –Kohima-Wokha, Nagaland

2015-16

97.36

19.47

 

12

Eco

Telangana

Integrated Development of Eco Tourism Circuit in Mahaboobnagar district, Telangana

2015-16

91.62

18.32

 

13

Wild Life

Madhya Pradesh

Development of Wildlife Circuit at Panna – Mukundpur-Sanjay-Dubri-Bandhavgarh-Kanha-Mukki-Pench in Madhya Pradesh

2015-16

92.22

18.44

 

14

Wildlife

Assam

Wildlife Circuit of Assam

2015-16

95.67

19.13

 

15

North East India

Tripura

Development of North East Circuit : Agartala - Sipahijala - Melaghar - Udaipur - Amarpur - Tirthamukh - Mandirghat – Dumboor- NarikelKunja - Gandachara – Ambassa

2015-16

99.59

19.92

 

16

Eco

Mizoram

Integrated Development of New Eco Tourism under Swadesh Darshan – North East Circuit at Thenzawl& South Zote, District Serchhip and Reiek, Mizoram 

2015-16

94.91

18.98

 

17

Coastal

West Bengal

Development of Beach Circuit – Udaipur - Digha – Shankarpur – Tajpur – Mandarmani – Fraserganj – Bakkhlai -Henry Island

2015-16

85.39

17.08

 

18

Coastal

Puducherry

Development of Union Territory of Puducherry as Tourist Circuit under “Swadesh Darshan” Scheme

2015-16

85.28

17.06

 

19

Tribal

Chhattisgarh

Development of Tribal Tourism Circuit Jashpur-Kunkuri-Mainpat-Ambikapur-Maheshpur-ratanpur-Kurdar-Sarodadadar-Gangrel-Kondagaon-Nathyanawagaon-Jagdalpur-Chitrakoot-Tirthgarh in Chhattisgarh

2015-16

99.94

19.99

 

20

Coastal

Maharashtra

Sindhudurg Coastal Circuit

2015-16

82.76

12.79

 

21

Coastal

Goa

Development of Coastal Circuit (Sinquerim0Baga-Anjuna-Vagator-Morjim-Keri-Aguada Fort and Aguada Jail) in Goa under Swadesh Darshan Scheme

2016-17

99.99

20.00

 

22

Himalayan

Jammu & Kashmir

Integrated Development of Tourism Infrastructure Projects in the State of Jammu and Kashmir under Himalayan Circuit of Swadesh Darshan Scheme

2016-17

 82.97

16.59

 

23

Tribal

Telangana

Integrated Development of Mulugu-Laknavaram-Tadavi-Damaravi-Mallur-Bogatha waterfalls as Tribal Circuit in Telangana under Swadesh Darshan Scheme

2016-17

84.40

16.88

 

24

North East India

Meghalaya

Development of Umiam Lake-Ulum Sohpetbneng-Mawdiangdiang under North East Circuit of Swadesh Darshan Scheme

2016-17

99.13

19.83

 

25

Buddhist

Madhya Pradesh

Buddhist sites of  Madhya Pradesh (Mandsaur- Dhar- Sanchi- Satna- Rewa)

 

74.94

14.99

 

 

TOTAL

 

2047.77

402.82

 

Courtesy – Press Information Bureau, Government of India

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