New Additions to Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0
On 2nd January, 2024, the Ministry of Tourism included Odisha’s Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Khinda Village in its Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0 (SD2.0).
About Swadesh Darshan & Swadesh Darshan 2.0
- Swadesh Darshan was launched in 2014-15 and provided financial assistance to the State Governments/ UTs Administration/Central Agencies for development of tourism infrastructure at various destinations across the country.
- During the period 2014-15 to 2018-19, a total number of 76 projects were sanctioned under identified thematic circuits in 31 States/UTs of the country for Rs. 5292.57 Crore.
- With the mantra of ‘vocal for local’, the revamped Swadesh Darshan 2.0 was launched in 2022.
- It ....