Swadesh Darshan Scheme:- Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India launched Central Area Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2014–1 Its main strength is integrated development of theme based tourism circuits in India. The SDS strategy seeks to develop, expand and enhance the capacity of the Indian tourism sector.
Read below for details on the Swadesh Darshan Yojana, in which the Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to State Governments and Central Territory Administrations to set up infrastructure for themed tourism districts of the country.
Swadesh Darshan Scheme Highlights
| Name | Swadesh Darshan Scheme |
| Initiated by | Central Governmnet and Ministry of Tourism (India) |
| Launched on | 2014-15 |
| Number of cities covered | 13 |
| Number of tourists’ circuits | 13 |
| Total allocated budget | Rs. 600 Crore |
Benefits of Swadesh Darshan Scheme
The project will benefit India’s tourism industry as a whole. All companies will benefit from theme-based circuits. There are a few districts like the North Eastern Region, the Himalayan Region, the Buddhist Region, the Ramayana Region and the Krishna Region.
An increasing number of tourists from all over the world will seek out the tourist destinations. Visitor leisure services will be strengthened to enhance customer experience.
The program is expected to create more jobs in the tourism sector. It will help develop pro-poor transportation infrastructure.
Features of Swadesh Darshan Scheme
The entire program was funded by the Government of India. Thirteen tourist districts have been proposed and envisaged under the scheme. These 13 counties include many places and places that tourists can visit and enjoy their holidays.
Development plans for thirteen cities are under consideration. All 13 of these cities have tourist destinations. The tourism ministry and the central government are partners in this process. The launch of the program will enable the ministry to preserve the country’s historic cities and make them more attractive to tourists from around the world.
Swadesh Darshan Scheme Objective
- Promoting tourism as an amplifier of job development and economic expansion
- Promoting India’s cultural significance in diverse areas
- Constructing designed circuits with tourism potential
- Increasing the allure of tourism in a sustainable way
- Building top-notch infrastructure in travel areas and destinations
- Implementing a pro-poor and community-based reform strategy in tourism
- Generating jobs through the active participation of local communities
- Raising local populations’ understanding of the value of tourism
Using the nation’s strengths in terms of culture, infrastructure, and distinctive features to draw tourists
Tourist Circuits with a Theme under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme
Tourist circuits are collections of related places that can be seen in a single visit. In India, it is more like the Golden Triangle. Just like how the Golden Triangle (North) covers the three important cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, the tourist circuits of this plan include a select number of famous places that can be visited in a single visit around.
- Buddhist Circuit
- Ramayana Circuit
- Coastal Circuit
- Spiritual Circuit
- Krishna Circuit
- Himalayan Circuit
- Desert Circuit
- Tribal Circuit
- North-East Circuit
- Heritage Circuit
- Wildlife Circuit
- Rural Circuit
FaQ
Q.What is Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme launches?
Ans.The Ministry of Tourism has revamped the Swadesh Darshan Scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2. 0) with the objective to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations, following a destination & tourism-centric approach
Q.What are the 15 tourist circuits under Swadesh Darshan Scheme?
Ans.These themes include Buddhist Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Desert Circuit, Eco Circuit, Heritage Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Krishna Circuit, North-East Circuit, Ramayana Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Sufi Circuit, Tirthankar Circuit, Tribal Circuit and Wildlife Circuit.
Q.What does Swadesh Darshan focus on?
Ans.the integrated development of theme-based tourism circuits in India
Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0 : Benefits & Guidelines, Tourist Circuit List
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