Ministry of Tourism Completes 75 Projects under Swadesh Darshan Scheme Launched in 2015

• Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS) — Central Sector Scheme launched January 2015 by Ministry of Tourism for integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits.
• 75 of 76 sanctioned projects physically completed; total sanctioned cost ₹5,290.33 crore.
• Revamped as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD 2.0) in 2022 with destination-centric, sustainable approach; CBDD and PM-JUGA Tribal Homestays are its current sub-components.
• High-yield UPSC area: scheme classification, circuits, ministry, linkages with PRASHAD, Dekho Apna Desh, PM-JUGA.