India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Scheme
S.
Name of Project
Sanction Year
Sanction Cost
Swadesh Darshan 1.0
i.
Development of Manas- Probitora- Nameri- Kaziranga- Dibru- Saikhowa
2015
94.68
ii.
Development of Tezpur - Majuli - Sibsagar
2017
90.98
Total Sanction Cost
185.66
Swadesh Darshan 2.0
i.
Kokrajhar Wetland Experience
2024
26.67
ii.
Reimagining Cinnamara Tea Estate Experience in Jorhat
2024
23.88
Total Sanction Cost
50.56
Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)
i.
Panidhing Bird Sanctuary, Sivasagar
2025
9.99
Total Sanction Cost
9.99
PRASHAD
i.
Development of Kamakhya Temple and Pilgrimage Destination in and around Guwahati
2015
29.80
Total Sanction Cost
29.80
Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)
i.
Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati
2024
97.12
ii.
Beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar
2024
94.76
Total Sanction Cost
191.88
Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development (ACA)
i.
Development of Jetties at 9 main points of embarkation/disembarkation of River Cruize on National Water ways No. 1 & 2
2020
28.03
ii.
Kamakhya Railway Station
2018
4.96
iii.
Guwahati Railway Station
2018
4.99
Total Sanctioned cost
37.98
Total Central Assistance
505.87
No.
(Rs. in Crore)
The 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 ongoing Central Sector Schemes of 'Swadesh Darshan (SD)', 'Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD 2.0)', 'Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD)' a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme, 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)', 'Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)', 'Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development(ACA)' supplements the efforts of the States/UTs/Central Agencies by providing financial assistance for the development of tourism related infrastructure in consultation with them.
The Ministry of Tourism under these schemes has sanctioned various projects for tourism infrastructure development in the State of Assam, the details of which is at annexure. Under aforementioned schemes, the Ministry seeks to develop tourism infrastructure in a holistic and sustainable manner with the objective of boosting tourism, conserving local culture, generating employment and strengthening the local economy.
Proposals for seeking financial assistance for the development of the tourism infrastructure are formulated by the concerned State/UT/Central Agency. The proposals received are examined in accordance with the prescribed guidelines, and financial assistance is provided subject to fulfilment of the stipulated conditions and availability of funds.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 2nd February 2026.
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