Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme



Published on 23 Mar 2025

• Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha has been added to the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme

• The scheme was initially launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Tourism.

• This scheme aims to develop sustainable tourism destinations across India by providing financial assistance to state governments and union territories for tourism infrastructure development.

• The responsibility of operating and maintaining the projects lies with the respective state governments or UT administrations.

• Swadesh Darshan 2.0 covers various aspects of tourism development, including infrastructure, services, human capital, destination management, and promotion, with a focus on increasing private sector investment in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

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