Swadesh Darshan Scheme

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, a Central Sector scheme, for the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits. The scheme aims to promote, develop and harness the potential of tourism in India.

The aim of Swadesh Darshan Scheme is to achieve the following objectives

• To develop circuits having tourist potential in a planned and prioritized manner.
• Development of identified theme-based circuit in an integrated manner.
• To promote employment through the active involvement of local communities.
• Follow community-based development and pro-poor tourism approach.
• Promote cultural and heritage value of the country.
• To enhance the tourist attractiveness in a sustainable manner by developing world-class infrastructure in the circuits or destinations.
• To aware the local communities about the importance of tourism for them in terms of increased sources of income, improved living standards and overall development of the area.
• To promote local art, handicraft, culture, cuisine, etc. to generate livelihoods in the identified regions.
• To harness tourism potential for the direct and multiplier effect on employment generation and development of the economy.
• To leverage the capital and expertise of the public.