Swadesh Darshan Yojana: Objective, Eligibility and Tourist Circuit

Aug 19, 2023
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Holding a specific significance in the Indian economy, travel and tourism is known as the engine of growth. Being a tourist spot, India offers diverse experiences and schemes to immerse in its essence.

To support the tourism industry our government has provided us with several schemes and subsidies that boost the economy of the nation. These can be named as, PRASHAD Scheme, Capacity Building for Service Providers (CBSP) Scheme, Swadesh Darshan Yojana, and so on.

The motive to launch these schemes is to focus on developing and distinguishing pilgrimage sites along with encouraging domestic travel.

Today in this blog we will elaborate on the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, so without waiting time scroll down to know more about it!

What is the Swadesh Darshan Yojana?

In 2014-15, our Hon'ble PM launched the mantra of ‘vocal for local’ with the scheme ‘Swadesh Darshan’. This scheme seems to accomplish Aatmanirbhar Bharat while offering potential tourist destinations.

The Swadesh Darshan Yojana was launched in view of a holistic mission to develop sustainable and organized spots for tourism. Also, to position the tourism sector as a major aspect of job creation and building synergy.

Why was the Swadesh Darshan Yojana launched?

Due to the unplanned growth of tourism, several tourist spots are going through a downfall, impacting the local environment and culture. This has led to over-tourism along with the degradation of the atmosphere.

To reduce such a negative impact on tourism, sustainability is the key. And to attain that sustainability, the government has launched Swadesh Darshan Yojana. The scheme encourages opting for principles like economic, environmental, and socio-cultural sustainability.

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Who is eligible to receive funding under the Swadesh Darshan Yojana?

Each state and UT administration has the opportunity to submit a proposal for a project that will help further the goals of the program and boost tourism and cultural heritage in their area.
Central government agencies may also take part in the plan by submitting proposals for projects that fit the requirements.
PSUs in the tourism industry may submit proposals for new and improved tourist facilities and activities.
NGOs that are legally established and have a mission related to tourism, culture, or heritage preservation are eligible to submit applications.
Participation from the private sector is encouraged, with businesses, nonprofits, and people working in the tourist industry invited to submit proposals for initiatives that further the scheme's goals.
Local community-based organizations that are working to advance more environmentally and socially conscious forms of tourism may be eligible for participation in the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

Tourist circuit for Swadesh Darshan Yojana

Circuit	Project Name	Destinations
Buddhist	Madhya Pradesh Buddhist Circuit	Sanchi Mandasaur Satna Rewa Satdhara Sonari Murelhurda Gyaraspur Sitamau (Mandsaur) Sardarpur(Dhar) Rahatgarh
Buddhist	Gujarat Buddhist Circuit	Uparkot @ Junagadh Baba Pyare Caves Khapara Kodiya
		Ashoka Rock Junagadh Wayside Amenities Sana Caves @ Gir Somnath Prabhas Patan Buddhist Caves Kadiya, Dungar Kutch (Siyot Caves) Bhavnagar (Talaja Buddhist caves) Rajkot (Khambhalida Caves) Vadnagar Buddhist Monastery Taranga Buddhist Caves
Coastal	Goa Coastal Circuit I	Calangute Anjuna Beach Junaswada beach and Mandrem beach in Pernem Development of Morjim Kund Ashwem Beach
Coastal	Goa Coastal Circuit II	Rua De Orum Creek Don Paula Colva Benaulim
Desert	Rajasthan Development of Desert Circuit	Shakambhari Mata Temple Salt Train and Dining Experience Site Development for Sambhar Salt Ltd. Complex Caravan park Craft Haat Festival/Fair Ground Devyani Kund Sharmistha Sarovar Naliasar Naraina
Eco	Kerala Eco circuit Pathanamthitta Gavi Vagamon Thekkady	Peerumedu Vagamon Pine Valley Forest Thekkady Kumily Idduki Gavi Eco Tourism Centre Kakkidam Kochupamba IB Moohiyar IB Moozhiyar dam Photo points near valley and cliff edges Penstock Aranamudi Angamoozhy Echopara Trekking Area Kochupamba Kadamanitta Kochandy Zone
Eco	Jharkhand Eco Circuit	Entrance to Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary Tribal Performance OAT at Makulakocha Hill Top Dalma Pendrabeda Chandil Dam Front Development Campsite at Chandil Dam front development at Getalsud Betla National Park Wayside Facility at Mirchaiya The Commuter Facility at Netarhat Magnolia Sunset Point TIC Netarhat Koel River View Point Tribal Precinct Netarhat Lake Signages Eco
Heritage	Assam Heritage Circuit	Tezpur Bamuni Hills Kamalabari Ghat @ Majuli Samuguru Satra Tribal Theme Village Development of Salmara Pottery Village Peripheral Development Around Pond Talatal Ghar - Main Complex @ Sivasagar Joy Sagar Rang Ghat ChairaidewMaidams
Heritage	Punjab Heritage Circuit	Anandgar Takhat Sri Keshgarh Sahib Pathway Near Sri Anandpur Sahib TIC with Cafeteria Premises and Parking Interconnecting roads of Sri Keshgarh Sahib Sri Bhora Sahib and Sri Qila Fatehgarh Sahib Jajah Haveli of Diwan Todar Ma Mir Miran Tomb Sadna Kasai Tomb Sher Shah Suri Chowk on Srihind Morinda Road Aam Khas Bagh Gurudwara Sri Jyoti Swaroop Sanghol Tourism Facilitation Centre Chowk of Morinda Bela Road and Sanduan Road Car and Bus Parking with Modern Toilet Canal Embankment Promenade Gazebos and Benches Gadi Sahib Gurudwara General Site Development and Illumination Old Railway Station VR Show VR at Jallianwala Bagh Khatkar Kalan Lord Shiv Mandir Banda Bahadur Singh Gurudwara Parking and Associated Infrastructure Thakt e Akbari Quila Mubarak Sheesh Mahal Gurudwara Shri Katalgarh Sahib
Himalayan	Jammu and Kashmir Integrated Development of Tourism Infrastructure projects under Himalayan Circuit	Sidhara Golf Course - Jammu Bagh-E-Bahu Suchetgarh Border Tourism Katra SKICC Ghats Srinagar SKICC Ghats River Jhelum Pahalgam (Bejbehara Anantnaag) Cheniwooder (AnantNaag) Salamabad Uri Panikhar Kargil - Leh Highway Leh
Himalayan	Himachal Pradesh Himalayan Circuit	Kiarighat Dharamshala SaurvKalia Van Vihar Hatkoti Kangra Chamba Manali Shimla Bir
Krishna	Haryana Tourism Infrastructures at places related to Mahabharata in Kurukshetra	development of Bharam Sarovar development of jyotisar narkatari sanhit Sarovar
Krishna	Rajasthan GovindDevji temple Jaipur, KhatuShyam Ji, Sikar and Nathdwara, Rajsamand	Govind Devji Temple Illumination of Govind Devji temple and Charan Mandir Jai Niwas Udhyan Light and Sound Show at Jai Niwas Udhyan Talkatora Pondric Udhyan Kanak Vrindavan Charan Mandir Galta ji
North East	Tripura North East Circuit	Ujjayanta Palace Border Ceremony Facility at Akaura Sepahijala Martyr's Memorial at Goalghati Melaghar Neer Mahal (Palace) Neer Mahal (Access Point) Tepania Development of Six Lake Bandaur Amarpur Tirthamukh Mandir Ghat Raishya Bari
North East	Tripura North East Circuit 2	Surma Cherra Waterfalls at Sanaya Unakoti Eco Park Jampuii Hills Highest Peak Gunabati Temple Mahadeb Bari Udaipur Bhubaneshwar Temple Matabari Neermahal Boxanagar Chotta Khola Pillak Site I Pillak Site II Avangcharra
Ramayana	Uttar Pradesh Ayodhya under Ramayana Circuit	Temple Ayodhya rejuvenation Laxman qila Bus depot Saket Ram ki Paidi Pedestrian street Citywide Old bus station Tic Booth Guitar ghat Digambar akhada Panchkoshi parikrama Ram Katha Gallery Queen Memorial
Ramayana	Uttar Pradesh Chitrakoot and Shringverpur under Ramayana Circuit	Shringverpur Chitrakoot
Rural	Rural Circuit Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism	Kuppam
Rural	Bihar Gandhi Circuit: Bhitiharwa - Chandrahia - Turkaulia	Bhitiharwa Theme Park Chandrahia Theme Park Turkaulia
Spiritual	Kerala Spiritual Circuit SreeAnanthaPadmanabaswamy Aranmula Sabarimala Temples	East Nada - Sree Padmanabaswamy Temple West Nada- Sree Padmanabaswamy Temple North Nada- Sree Padmanabaswamy Temple South Nada- Sree Padmanabaswamy Temple Aranmula Sabrimala
Spiritual	Manipur Spiritual Circuit	Shri Shri govindajee temple Shri Shri Bijoy Govindajee Temple Shri Shri Gopinath Temple Shri Shri Bungshibodon Temple Kaina Temple Light And Sound Show
Tribal	Chhattisgarh Tribal Circuit	Jashpur Kunkuri Mainpat Maheshpur Kurdar Saroda Dadar Gangrel Eco-Ethnic Destination Development Nathiya Nawagaon - Wayside Amenities Kondagaon - Ethnic Tourist Destination Development Jagdalpur- Eco Ethnic Destination Development Chitrakot- Eco Ethnic Destination Development Tirthgarh - Eco Ethnic Destination Development Kamleshwarpur
Tribal	Nagaland Tribal Circuit (Mokokchung - Tuensang - Mon)	Changtongia Sutsuphenden Waterfalls Ungma Village Noksen Mashikhu Reserved forest @Tuensang Noksen Village Nakshu Longra Tuensang Town
Wildlife	Assam Wildlife Circuit	Manas Nameri Kaziranga Pani Dihing Pobitora Dibru
Wildlife	Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Circuit	Panna National Park Mukundpur National Park Sanjay National Park Bandhavgarh National Park Kanha National Park at Kasli Gat Kanha National Park at Mukki Gate Pench National Park

Source: https://swadeshdarshan.gov.in/index.php?Theme

How to apply for Swadesh Darshan yojana?

Step 1: Log in to the official portal of Swadesh Darshan Yojana

Step 2: Apply for the project under the scheme

Step 3: Preparation of DPR based on the evaluation of the project

Step 4: Approval & receiving of grant in 5 installments

Conclusion

The main focus of this scheme is to finance the tourism sector and allied its infrastructure. The big picture here is that the Swadesh Darshan Yojana was launched to accelerate domestic growth and elevate the economy.

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FAQ

What is the meaning of the Swadesh Darshan scheme?

Swadesh Darshan Yojana is a centrally-focused scheme launched by the Ministry of Tourism. The scheme contemplates the promotion and development of tourism in India along with promoting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

What are the objectives of Swadesh Darshan?

The basic objectives of Swadesh Darshan Yojana are as follows-

To promote tourism contribution towards the local economies
To create self-employment
Increase the investment in tourism and hospitality by the private sector
Preserve the local culture and heritage
To enhance the skills of youth in tourism and hospitality

What is a tourism circuit?

A tourism circuit is a route that comprises at least three destinations with proper entry and exit points. The destinations covered in these tourist circuits are most likely to be separated by long destinations and are not within the same town or city.

How many tourist circuits are there in India?

In Swadesh Darshan Yojana 2.0, there are 15 circuits with 30 cities.

What are the 15 tourist circuits in India?

North-East 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
Sufi Circuit
Tirthankara Circuit

What is the importance of the tourism circuit in India?

The tourism circuit in India assists in preserving the culture and understanding the harmony among local people. These circuits elevate employment and help in the economic growth of the country.

What is the Golden Triangle tourist circuit in India?

The Golden Triangle tourist circuit in India is a travel route that connects major destinations of India. Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur are the places covered during this circuit. The Golden Triangle Tour Packages cover Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, offering a delightful journey through India's cultural heritage and historical landmarks.

In which state of India tourism is highest?

When we talk about the highest tourism in India, Tamil Nadu stands at the top of the list. It is one of the most popular destinations for Indians as well as for international travelers. This Indian state is popularly known for its mesmerizing hill stations and historic sites.

Which is the tourist capital of India?

Jaipur is the tourist capital of India without any doubt. The place is mostly preferred by tourists due to its royal touch and well-preserved architecture making it a prime destination for Jaipur Tourism.