Swadesh Darshan scheme- New Projects Sanctioned under Heritage Circuit Theme

Swadesh Darshan scheme- Relevance for UPSC Exam

• GS Paper 2: Governance, Administration and Challenges- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.

स्वदेश दर्शन योजना- हेरिटेज सर्किट थीम के अंतर्गत स्वीकृत नवीन परियोजनाएं

Swadesh Darshan scheme in News

• Recently, the Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 10 projects under the Heritage Circuit theme of the Swadesh Darshan scheme.
  • This includes the project ‘Development of Tezpur – Majuli – Sibsagar’ sanctioned for Rs. 90.98 cr. under the Heritage circuit theme in the State of Assam.
• The Ministry of Tourism has now revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme in order to develop sustainable and responsible destinations with a tourist & destination-centric approach.

Swadesh Darshan scheme

• About: Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2014-15 for the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits.
  • Swadesh Darshan scheme is an initiative taken by the government to enrich the tourist experiences and to enhance opportunities and promote lesser-known destinations.
• Parent Ministry: Swadesh Darshan scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India.
• Objective: Swadesh Darshan scheme aims to promote, develop and harness the potential of tourism in India.
• Funding: Under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, the Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance to State Governments and Union Territory Administrations for the infrastructure development of circuits.
• Significance: Swadesh Darshan scheme is envisioned to synergize with other schemes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Skill India, Make in India, etc. with the idea of positioning the tourism sector as-
  • A major engine for job creation,
  • The Driving force for economic growth,
  • Building synergy with various sectors to enable tourism to realize its potential.

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Other Schemes for Development of the Tourism Sector

• PRASHAD Scheme: National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme was launched by the Ministry of Tourism with a special objective of holistic development of pilgrimage and heritage destinations.
  • Through this drive, 57 sites are identified in 29 states and union territories
  • conic Tourist Sites- Buddhist Sites at Bodhgaya, Ajanta & Ellora, etc. have been identified to be developed as Iconic Tourist Sites.
• Dekho Apna Desh’ Initiative: It aims to encourage the citizens to travel widely within the country thus enabling the development of Domestic Tourism tourist facilities and infrastructure.
  • Dekho Apna Desh’ Initiative was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in 2020.

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