India, March 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
S.
State
Destination
Name of the Experience
Sanction
Sanctioned Cost
Amount Authorised
(in Rs. Crore)
1
Andhra Pradesh
Bapatala
Development of Suryalanka Beach Experience
2024-25
97.52
9.75
2
Andhra Pradesh
Araku-Lambasingi
Borra Cave Experience at Araku
2023-24
29.88
2.99
3
Arunachal Pradesh
Mechuka
Mechuka Cultural Haat
2023-24
18.48
1.85
4
Arunachal Pradesh
Mechuka
Mechuka Adventure Park
2023-24
12.75
1.28
5
Arunachal Pradesh
Nacho
Unlock Nacho Expedition
2023-24
14.02
1.40
6
Assam
Kokrajhar
Kokrajhar Wetland Experience
2023-24
(Rev March 2025)
26.68
2.67
7
Assam
Jorhat
Reimagining Cinnamara Tea Estate
2023- 24
(Rev March 2025)
23.88
2.39
8
Bihar
Bodh Gaya
Development of the Buddhist Meditation & Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya
2024-25
165.44
16.54
9
Chhattisgarh
Kawardha
Bhoramdeo Corridor Development, Kawardha
2024-25
145.99
14.60
10
DNHDD
Daman
Daman Convention Centre
2024-25
147.13
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11
Goa
Porvorim
Porvorim Creek Experience
2024-25
24.07
2.41
12
Goa
Colva
Colva Beach Experience
2024-25
19.89
1.99
13
Haryana
Panchkula
Development of Adventure Tourism Hub at Tikkar Taal and Adventure Park
2024-25
26.68
2.67
14
Haryana
Panchkula
Rejuvenation of Yadavindra Garden
2024-25
65.82
6.58
15
Himachal Pradesh
Chintpurni
Development of Maa Chintpurni Devi Temple, Una
2025-26
56.26
5.63
16
Karnataka
Mysuru
Ecological Experience Zone
2023-24
18.48
1.85
17
Karnataka
Mysuru
Tonga ride Heritage experience zone
2023-24
(Rev Jan 2025)
2.72
0.27
18
Karnataka
Hampi
Setting up of 'Traveller nooks'
2023-24
(Rev Jan 2025)
25.64
2.56
19
Kerala
Alappuzha
Alappuzha: A Global Water Wonderland
2024-25
(Rev Jan 2025)
93.18
9.32
20
Kerala
Malampuzha
Enhancement of Tourist Experience at Malampuzha Garden and Leisure Park
2024-25
75.87
7.59
21
Kerala
Kumarakom
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Experience
2023-24
13.81
1.38
22
Ladakh
Leh
Julley Leh Biodiversity Park
2023-24
(Rev May 2025)
23.17
2.32
23
Ladakh
Kargil
Exploring LOC & Hundarman village Exp
2023-24
(Rev May 2025)
11.91
1.19
24
Lakshadweep
Bangaram
Development of Eco-Retreat, Adventure, Beach and Mice Experience at Bangaram
2024-25
81.18
8.12
25
Madhya Pradesh
Chitrakoot
Spiritual experience at Chitrakoot
2023-24
27.22
2.72
26
Madhya Pradesh
Gwalior
Phoolbagh Experience Zone
2023-24
16.74
1.67
27
Madhya Pradesh
Datia
Development of Pitambara Peeth Datia
2025-26
44.24
4.42
28
Maharashtra
Pune
Shivshrusthi Theme Park
2024-25
76.22
7.62
29
Meghalaya
Sohra
Waterfall Trails Experience
2023-24
(Rev Sep 2025)
27.61
2.76
30
Meghalaya
Sohra
Meghalayan Age Cave Experience
2023-24
32.45
3.25
31
Mizoram
Champhai
Eco Resort Experience at Keilungliah, Zote, Ngur&Mualbuhvum, Champhai
2024-25
38.85
3.89
32
Mizoram
Champhai
Heritage and Cultural Centre, Champhai
2024-25
33.87
3.39
33
Mizoram
Aizawl
Construction of Conference Centre
2025-26
99.71
9.96
34
Nagaland
Chumoukedima
Adventure Tourism Experience at Jacob Village, Chumoukediema
2024-25
32.54
3.25
35
Nagaland
Chumoukedima
Eco-Tourism Exp at Chumoukedima viewpoint
2024-25
7.87
0.79
36
Nagaland
Chumoukedima
Tribal Cultural Experience at Midway Retreat
2023-24
21.57
2.16
37
Puducherry
Karaikal
Karaikal beach and waterfront experience
2023-24
20.30
---
38
Punjab
Amritsar
Border Tourism Experience at Attari
2024-25
25.91
2.59
39
Punjab
Kapurthala
Eco Tourism experience at Kanjli wetland
2023-24
20.06
---
40
Rajasthan
Sikar
Development works at Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple (Sikar)
2024-25
87.87
8.79
41
Rajasthan
Bundi
Spiritual Experience, Keshavraipatan
2023-24
21.65
2.17
42
Rajasthan
Bikaner dist.
Development Works at Shri Karni mata mandir, Bikaner
2025-26
22.58
2.26
43
Rajasthan
MalaseriDungari (District Bhilwara)
Development of MalaseriDungri, Bhilwara District
2025-26
48.73
4.87
44
Sikkim
Gyalshing
Eco-Wellness Experience at Yuksom Cluster
2023-24
15.41
1.54
45
Sikkim
Gangtok
Gangtok Cultural Village
2023-24
22.60
11.30
46
Tamil Nadu
Mamallapuram
Immersive experience at Shore Temple
2023-24
(Rev May 2025)
30.02
---
47
Telangana
Ananathagiri
Eco tourism zone at Ananathgiri forest
2023-24
38.00
3.80
48
Telangana
Bhongir
Bhongir Fort Experiential Zone
2023-24
56.82
5.68
49
Tripura
Agartala
Tripura Heritage Village & Sangeet Experience at Agartala (Phase-1 &2)
2024-25
48.95
4.89
50
Uttar Pradesh
Naimisaranya
Vedic- wellness Experience
2023-24
(Rev March 2025)
17.80
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51
Uttar Pradesh
Prayagraj
Azad Park and Dekho Prayagraj Trail Experince
2023-24
(Rev March 2025)
14.52
1.45
52
Uttarakhand
Champawat
Tea Garden Experience
2023-24
(Rev March 2025)
19.89
1.99
53
Uttarakhand
Pithoragarh
Rural Tourism Cluster Experience at Gunji
2023-24
(Rev March 2025)
17.86
1.79
Total
2208.31
206.35
S. No.
State
Project Name
Sanction Year
Sanction Amount (in Rs. Crore)
Amount Released (in Rs. Crore)
1
Andhra Pradesh
Development of Pilgrimage Tourism Infrastructure in Annavaram Temple Town
2024-25
25.33
6.74
2
Bihar
Development of Ambika Bhawani Temple, Saran
2024-25
13.29
0
3
Goa
Development of Bom Jesus Basilica
2024-25
16.46
4.68
4
Karnataka
Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Sri Chamundeshwari Devi Temple, Mysuru
2023-24
45.38
13.33
5
Karnataka
Development of Renuka Yallama Devi temple
2024-25
18.37
0
6
Karnataka
Development of Basic Amenities at Papnash Temple, Bidar dist.
2024-25
22.25
6.3
7
Mizoram
Development of Basic Amenities under PRASHAD scheme in Vangchhia, Champhai District
2024-25
5.47
1.56
8
Puducherry
Development of Pilgrim Facilites & Tourist attractions for Sri Dharbaranyeswara Temple
2024-25
25.94
0
9
Tamil Nadu
Development of 8 Navagraha Temples
2024-25
40.94
0
10
Telangana
Development of Basic Amenities at goddess Renuka Yellama Devasthanam
2024-25
4.22
0
No.
Year
(in Rs. Crore)
Domestic Tourist Visits (DTVs) reached 2.51 billion in 2023, marking a robust post-pandemic recovery. Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in 2024 touched 9.95 million. The details are Annexed.
As per the estimates of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the total number of tourism jobs (direct and indirect) during 2023-24 was 84.63 million (8.46 Crore). The total share of tourism in the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2023-24 (Provisional) is estimated at 5.22%.
Safety and Security of tourists is essentially a State subject. However, the Ministry of Tourism has been continuously taking up the matter with all the State Governments and Union Territory (UT) Administrations for setting up of dedicated Tourism Police to strengthen on-ground safety mechanism for tourists. With the efforts of Ministry of Tourism, the State Governments/UT's viz Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh have deployed tourist police.
Ministry of Tourism has been periodically requesting all State Governments and Union Territories for availing the benefits of the 'Safe Tourism Destination for Women' under Nirbhaya fund which can be utilized for projects specifically designed to improve the safety and security of women tourists.
The Ministry of Tourism along with all stakeholders, including the Tourism Departments of all States and UTs, have adopted the 'Code of Conduct for Safe & Honorable Tourism' which is a set of guidelines to encourage tourism activities to be undertaken with respect to basic rights like dignity, safety and freedom from exploitation of both tourists and local residents, in particular, women and children.
Further, The Ministry of Tourism, in association with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India has formulated Model Adventure Safety Guidelines with an aim to establish a comprehensive and standardized framework to ensure safety in the Adventure Tourism sector across India. These guidelines have been circulated to all States and Union Territories for adoption and formulation / updation of safety protocols.
Effective and adequate connectivity is one of the important aspects for developing a tourist destination. Ministry of Tourism is working closely with Ministry of Civil Aviation for improving the air connectivity to important tourist destination and to lesser known/new destinations with high potential. It has coordinated with Ministry of Civil Aviation under their Regional Connectivity Scheme- Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (RCS-UDAN) and is sharing the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) amount for 53 tourism routes identified for this purpose.
With a view to bring in more transparency, accountability and improved service delivery, the Ministry of Tourism introduced an online system of receiving, processing and granting approvals for classification of Accommodation Units and recognition of Tourism Service Providers. Applications can be filed at the portal of National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry (NIDHI+), i.e. nidhi.tourism.gov.in. This online process has also been integrated with a payment gateway.
The Ministry of Tourism has launched a Comprehensive Sustainable Tourism Criteria for India (STCI) for three major segments of tourism industry, namely Tour Operators, Accommodation, and Beaches, Backwaters, Lakes and Rivers sectors. The criterion has been adopted by the stakeholders.
ANNEXURE
List of sanctioned projects under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 as on 15.01.2026
Projects sanctioned under PRASHAD Scheme during 2023-25
This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
