Ministry of Tourism promotes India in a holistic manner, through various initiatives. As part of its on-going activities; it regularly releases campaigns to promote various tourism destinations and products of India including Adventure Tourism.
Development of tourism is an ongoing activity undertaken by the Government.
Ministry of Tourism has taken several steps/initiatives over the years to make the country visitor friendly and to boost tourism sector in the country, details of which are:
(i) Launched Dekho Apna Desh initiative with the objective of creating awareness among the citizens about the rich heritage and culture of the country and encourage citizens to travel within the country.
(ii) Conducting Programmes under the ‘Capacity Building for Service Providers’ (CBSP) Scheme to train and upgrade manpower to provide better service standards.
(iii) Launched Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification Programme, a digital initiative that aims at creating an online learning platform with the objective of creating a pool of well-trained professional tourist facilitators across the country to support tourists.
(iv) 24x7 toll free Multi-Lingual Tourist Helpline.
(v) E-Visa is presently available under seven sub-categories i.e. e-Tourist Visa, e- Business Visa, e-Medical Visa, e-Medical Attendant Visa, e-Conference Visa, e- Ayush Visa and e-Ayush Attendant Visa. e-Tourist visa is available under 3 options – (i) 05 years with multiple entry; (ii) 1 year with multiple entry and (iii) one month with double entry.
(vi) Under RCS UDAN Tourism, Ministry of Tourism has collaborated with Ministry of Civil Aviation and has got 53 tourism routes operational for better connectivity of important tourist places including Iconic sites.
(vii) The Ministry of Tourism is also promoting cultural and heritage tourism by providing financial assistance to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations/Central Agencies under the ‘Swadesh Darshan’, ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)’ and ‘Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development’ Schemes for the development of tourism related infrastructure and facilities to provide an enriching tourism experience to the visitors.
(viii) Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance to States/UTs for organizing fairs & festivals and tourism related events such as seminars, conclaves, conventions etc. under the Domestic Promotion & Publicity including Hospitality (DPPH) scheme.
In order to position India as a preferred global destination for Adventure Tourism, Ministry of Tourism has formulated National Strategies for Adventure Tourism.
Ministry of Tourism under its scheme of ‘Swadesh Darshan’ provides central financial assistance to State Governments/UT Administrations etc. for development of tourism infrastructure in the country and the projects under the scheme are sanctioned in consultation with the State Governments/UTs subject to availability of funds, submission of suitable detailed project reports, adherence to scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier etc.
Detail of funds granted by Ministry under ‘Swadesh Darshan’ Scheme for North-East India Circuit and Himalayan Circuit is placed at Annexure.
Details of the funds allocated for North-East India Circuit theme under Swadesh Darshan Scheme
(Amount in ₹ crore)
S. No. | Name of State | Year | Project Name | Amount Sanctioned | Amount Released |
1. | Arunachal Pradesh | 2014-15 | Development of Circuit at Bhalukpong- Bomdila and Tawang. | 49.77 | 47.28 |
2. | Manipur | 2015-16 | Development of Circuit at Imphal- Khongjom | 72.23 | 61.32 |
3. | Sikkim | 2015-16 | Development of Circuit linking Rangpo (entry) – Rorathang- Aritar- Phadamchen- Nathang-Sherathang- Tsongmo- Gangtok-Phodong- Mangan- Lachung-Yumthang- Lachen- Thangu-Gurudongmer- Mangan- Gangtok-TuminLingee- Singtam (exit). | 98.05 | 97.41
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4. | Mizoram | 2015-16 | Development of Thenzawl & South Zote, Districts Serchhip and Reiek | 92.26 | 92.26 |
5. | Arunachal Pradesh | 2015-16 | Development of Jirigaon, Nafra, Seppa, Pappu, Pasa, Pakke Valleys, Lumdung, LafangSohung Lake, Taro Yar, New Sagalee, Ziro, Yomcha | 96.72 | 91.88 |
6. | Tripura | 2015-16 | Development of North East Circuit: Agartala - Sipahijala - Melaghar - Udaipur - Amarpur- Tirthamukh- Mandirghat– Dumboor- NarikelKunja- Gandachara– Ambassa | 82.85 | 77.76
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7. | Meghalaya | 2016-17 | Development of Umium (Lake View), U Lum Sohpetbneng-Mawdiangdiang – Orchid Lake Resort. | 99.13 | 99.11
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8. | Sikkim | 2016-17 | Development of Tourist Circuit Linking Singtam– Maka- Temi-BermoikTokel- Phongia- Namchi –Jorthang- Okharey- Sombaria-Daramdin- Jorethang- Melli (Exit) | 95.32
| 95.32 |
9. | Tripura | 2018-19 | Development of Surma Cherra- Unakoti- Jampui Hills- Gunabati-Bhunaneshwari- Matabari- Neermahal- Boxanagar- Chottakhola- Pilak- Avangchaarra | 44.83 | 35.25 |
10. | Meghalaya | 2018-19 | Development of West Khasi Hills (Nongkhlaw- KremTirot - Khudoi&Kohmang Falls – Khri River- Mawthadraishan, Shillong), Jaintia Hills (Krang Suri Falls- Shyrmang- Iooksi), Garo Hills (Nokrek Reserve, KattaBeel, Siju Caves) | 84.97 | 84.96 |
Total | 816.13 | 782.55 | |||
Details of the funds allocated for Himalayan Circuit theme under Swadesh Darshan Scheme
S. No. | Name of State | Year | Project Name | Amount Sanctioned | Amount Released |
1. | Jammu & Kashmir | 2016-17 | Development of Tourism Infrastructure Projects-Bhagwati Nagar | 77.33 | 67.37 |
2. | Jammu & Kashmir | 2016-17 | Development of Tourist Facilities at Jammu-Rajouri-Shopian-Pulwama | 81.60 | 67.35 |
3. | Jammu & Kashmir | 2016-17 | Development of Tourist Facilities under the Construction of Assets in lieu of those Destroyed in Floods in 2014 under PM Development Package for J&K | 90.43 | 74.70 |
4. | Jammu & Kashmir | 2016-17 | Development of Tourist facilities at Mantalai & Sudhmahadev | 91.99
| 91.92 |
5. | Jammu & Kashmir | 2016-17 | Development of Tourist Facilities at Anantnag- Kishtwar- Pahalgam – Daksum – RanjitSagar Dam. | 86.39 | 69.95 |
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| Jammu & Kashmir | 2016-17 | Development of Tourist Facilities at Gulmarg-Baramulla-Kupwara-Leh | 91.84 | 82.16 |
7. | Himachal Pradesh | 2016-17 | Development of Himalayan Circuit in Kiarighat, Shimla, Hatkoti, Manali, Kangra, Dharamshala, Bir, Palampur, Chamba | 68.34 | 64.54 |
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| 587.92 | 517.99 |
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