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Over Rs. 5600 crore sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme by Tourism Ministry

Rs. 687.92 crore sanctioned for 23 projects under PRASHAD scheme

New Delhi: A total amount of Rs. 5638.87 crore was sanctioned with release of Rs. 2148.17 crore since 2014-15 till date under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of Ministry of Tourism. Under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, thirteen thematic circuits have been identified, for development namely: North-East India Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Desert Circuit, Tribal Circuit, Eco Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Ramayana Circuit and Heritage Circuit.

Details of amount sanctioned for Swadesh Darshan Scheme (Rs. In Crore)

Sl. No. Financial Year Amt. Sanctioned Amount released
  1.  

2014-15

119.6

92.04

  1.  

2015-16

1503.09

884.01

  1.  

2016-17

3191.38

1010.29

  1.  

2017-18

824.8

161.83

Grand Total till date

5638.87

2148.17

Meanwhile, under the PRASHAD scheme, 23 projects have been sanctioned to 15 States for a total amount of Rs.687.92 crore with release of Rs.241.28 crore since 2015-16 till date. The objective of the ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) is of holistic development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destination.

This information was given by Shri K. J. Alphons, Union Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

Disclaimer: This information has been collected through secondary research and IBEF is not responsible for any errors in the same.

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