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New  Delhi. Asal Baat News.  The major initiatives and achievements of the Ministry of Tourism during the Year 2024 are as follows: Infrastr...

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New Delhi.

Asal Baat News. 

The major initiatives and achievements of the Ministry of Tourism during the Year 2024 are as follows:

Infrastructure Development

• Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned a total of 76 projects for an amount of Rs.5287.90 Crore under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, out of which 75 projects are physically complete.

 

Floating Huts & Eco Rooms, Uttarakhand

 

• Ministry of Tourism has revamped its Swadesh Darshan Scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective to develop sustainable and responsible destinations following a tourist & destination centric approach. 34 projects have been sanctioned for Rs.793.20 Crore under SD2.0.

 

 

• Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned a total of 48 projects for an amount of Rs.1646.99 Crore under the PRASHAD Scheme, out of which 23 projects have been completed.

 

Illumination at Kusum Sarovar, Govardhan, UP

 

• A total of 65 projects for an amount of Rs 937.56 Crore have been sanctioned under the Assistance to Central Agencies Scheme, out of which 38 projects have been physically completed.

 

• Ministry of Tourism has formulated guidelines for ‘Challenge Based Destination Development’ as sub scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme to enhance tourist experience across all points of the tourist value chain. Under this scheme, proposals have been invited under four thematic categories (i) Spiritual Tourism, (ii) Culture & Heritage, (iii) Vibrant Village Program, (iv) Ecotourism and Amrit Dharohar Sites. The Ministry of Tourism has selected 42 destinations under various tourism themes for development under the scheme.
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• As a follow up to the Budget Announcements 2024-25, a total of 40 projects across 23 States have been sanctioned for an amount of Rs. 3295.76 Crore under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale to infuse long term interest free loans for a period of 50 years to States for comprehensive development of iconic tourist centers in the country and branding & marketing them at global scale.

Promotion and Marketing

• Ministry of Tourism organized "Bharat Parv" event at the Red Fort grounds, Delhi, as part of the Republic Day Celebrations from 23rd to 31st  January, 2024. Thematic Pavilions of States/ UTs were setup to showcase diverse tourist attractions of the country. Cultural performances by various regional cultural associations were also organized. The event promoted Vocal for Local, through the participation of local artisans from across the country by displaying and selling their products.