Swadesh Darshan Yojana
The Swadesh Darshan Yojana was Launched for the Development of the Country. Swadesh Darshan will implement the theme based Project. The project will focus the states by building the Circuits. The scheme was launched in January 2015 by the Ministry of Tourism of Indian Government.
Brief About Swadesh Darshan Yojana
The table below contains the information about the Swadesh Darshan and Prasad scheme and the more about the scheme such as Launch date, Launched by, Circuits, Cities under Scheme and Budget for a scheme.
| Sr. No | Scheme | Details |
| 1. | Scheme Name | Swadesh Darshan and Prasad scheme |
| 2. | Launch | 2014-2015 |
| 3. | Launched by | Central government and tourism ministry |
| 4. | Circuits | 5 |
| 5. | Cities under Scheme | 12 |
| 6. | Ministry responsible | Ministry of Tourism |
| 7. | Budget for scheme | 100 million |
| 8. | Home Planning Plan Budget | 600 million |
Swadesh Darshan Yojana Objective
The Objective for the Initiation of the Swadesh Darshan is as follows:
- The theme-based Circuits for the Development of Infrastructure.
- The Diverse Thematic Circuits gives the exciting experience to the Tourists.
- The Swadesh Darshan Yojana as the pro-poor tourism and the community-based development.
- Awareness is created among the people to increase tourism which will lead to income.
- The Local arts, handicrafts, cuisine, culture, and the rituals will be identified by the tourists to provide the livelihoods in the Unidentified regions.
- Employment would be generated with an increase in the number of Tourists.
- It will focus on the economic development of India.
Implementation of Swadesh Darshan
The scheme Swadesh Darshan is central government funded scheme. The Projects Components all will be under the Central Government.
- The scheme will also be boosted by the initiatives of Central Public Sector Undertakings and the corporate sector for the Voluntary funding for CSR.
- The funding of the project will vary from one state to another as it depends on the detailed project reports prepared by PMC the Programme Management Consultant.
- The NSC that is National Steering Committee and the Ministry of Tourism will check the objectives and the Vision of Prasad scheme.
- The Project will be recognized by the Mission Directorate and the Member Secretary.
Swadesh Darshan Budget and Expenses
The funds to be utilized for the Tourism promotion and development under the certification and the obedience of the scheme guidelines.
The focus on the Beautification of the pilgrimage destinations under the ‘Spiritual Circuit’ according to the development of particular thematic circuit.
- The Budget was announced in the year 2014-15 but the scheme was launched in January 2015 as mentioned earlier in the article.
- The Project is aimed to be commissioned in 18 to 36 months.
- The Ministry of Tourism said on Sunday that it has sanctioned 25 projects under the Swadesh Darshan scheme worth ₹ 2,048 crores since January 2015 and of this ₹ 403 crore has been released till now.
- The projects are in 21 states and union territories including 9 projects in the northeastern states worth ₹ 821 crores, covering all the eight states in the region. For tribal areas, the Ministry has sanctioned three projects for ₹ 282 crores to the state government of Nagaland, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana, an official statement said.
- As Ministry gave Rs 108.11 crore for the Buddhist Circuit to the State Government of MP and Bihar.
To bring up the image of India in the international travel market and also the development of India in various aspects of the tourism industry.
Incredible India 2.0 Campaign has been unveiled across the world the financial year 2017-18. Apart from it the government has also to start the dedicated trains for the upliftment of the Tourism Industry by starting the trains for tourism and pilgrimage.
Tourist Circuits Design
These tourist circuits will be developed on the principles of high tourist value, competitiveness and sustainability in an incorporated manner. They will be developed by combined and quality efforts to focus on concerns and needs of all stakeholders to enrich tourist experience and enhance employment opportunities.
The Tourists destination are decided in a way that no tourist circuit is within a particular region.
- It is made sure that there is no long distance between the tourist circuits.
- For the Convenience of the Tourists, the entry and exit are provided according to the well-defined planning.
- The Location is planned in such a way that the people are encouraged to visit the other places in the Circuit.
- As mentioned earlier the Tourist circuits are theme based and the theme included are culture, religion, ethnicity, niche, etc.
Circuit Details
The circuits include all the exciting tourist places and attractions exhibiting the spiritualism, heritage, culture, and Ecotourism to provide a holistic view of India. Tourism contributes 6.8 percent to the GDP of India.
- Buddhist Circuit
- North-East Circuit
- Krishna Circuit
- Himalayan Circuit
- Coastal Circuit
The 13 thematic tourist circuits found for development:
- 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
- Heritage Circuit
Conclusion
The tourism industry is the pride of any nation as it welcomes tourists from all over the world to come and experience the rich heritage of our cities. This warm welcome must also be continued with good hospitality and facilities. For this, the government divides various tourist places in different circuits which cover all major tourist places.
Proper plans and procedures were made for the development of the development of tourism in various aspects. This scheme is expected to grow in the coming years as there’s so much potential in this industry which just needs to be brought out properly.