Swadesh Darshan
About
- The Ministry of Tourism launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2015 for the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits in the country.
- Thematic circuits identified under the scheme include: Eco-tourism, Wildlife, Buddhist, Desert, Spiritual, Ramayana, Krishna, Coastal, Northeast, Rural, Himalayan, Tribal and Heritage.
- The Scheme aims to boost tourism’s economic impact, generate employment, improve youth skills, attract private investment, and safeguard cultural and natural resources.
- It is a Central Sector Scheme and completely funded by the central government.
Swadesh Darshan 2.0
- In 2023, the Ministry of Tourism revamped the scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 with the objective to develop sustainable and responsible destinations following a tourist & destination-centric approach.