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February 10, 2026 4:46 PM

Centre supports tourism projects in Uttar Pradesh and NCR

The Union Ministry of Tourism has extended financial assistance for multiple tourism infrastructure projects in Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR) under its flagship schemes, including PRASHAD, Swadesh Darshan, Swadesh Darshan 2.0, and the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) programme. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday said in a written reply to Lok Sabha that these central schemes are designed to complement the efforts of sta...

February 10, 2026 4:40 PM

Ramayana, Buddhist circuit projects in Uttar Pradesh completed under Swadesh Darshan scheme

All tourism infrastructure projects sanctioned under the Ramayana and Buddhist Circuits of the Centre’s Swadesh Darshan Scheme in Uttar Pradesh have been physically completed. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday said in a written reply to Lok Sabha that the Tourism Ministry had sanctioned 76 projects worth Rs 5,290.33 crore across the country under various thematic circuits since the launch of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2014–15. These included projec...

July 21, 2025 10:44 PM

Centre launches SASCI scheme to develop iconic tourist destinations at global standards

The Ministry of Tourism has rolled out operational guidelines for the ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale’ (SASCI) scheme, aimed at transforming select tourist destinations into globally competitive attractions. Under the scheme, the Centre intends to provide funding support for comprehensive development of iconic sites, with a focus on enhancing the end-to-end tourist experience. This includes strengthening the enti...