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'''Swadesh Darshan Scheme''' ([[Hindi]] :  स्वदेश दर्शन योजना) is a scheme of [[Ministry of Tourism (India)|Ministry of Tourism]] under [[Government of India]]. The scheme aims to promote, develop and harness the potential of tourism in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/swadesh-darshan |title=Swadesh Darshan - National Portal of India |access-date=20 October 2019}}</ref>
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==Funding==
'''Swadesh Darshan Scheme''' ([[Hindi]] :  स्वदेश दर्शन योजना) is a scheme of [[Ministry of Tourism (India)|Ministry of Tourism]] under [[Government of India]]. The scheme aims to promote, develop and harness the potential of tourism in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/swadesh-darshan |title=Swadesh Darshan - National Portal of India |access-date=20 October 2019}}</ref>
This is a central sector scheme; i.e. - 100% funded by Central [[Government of India]]. Also efforts are made to achieve convergence with other schemes of Central and State Governments. The funding available for [[Corporate Social Responsibility]] (CSR) initiatives of Central Public Sector Undertakings and Corporate Sector is also used in this scheme.
 
[[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in [[tourism]], driven by targeted infrastructure development under the [[Swadesh Darshan Scheme]] and the return of peace and normalcy following the abrogation of [[Article 370 of the Constitution of India|Article 370]] in 2019. According to data presented in the [[Lok Sabha]] on 21 July 2025, domestic tourist visits (DTVs) surged from 25.19 lakh in 2020 to over 2.35 crore in 2024 a nearly tenfold increase. International tourist arrivals, which had declined due to pandemic-related restrictions, rebounded from just 1,650 in 2021 to 65,452 in 2024, recording a compound annual growth rate of nearly 150%. The consistent rise in footfall highlights not only the impact of improved infrastructure but also the restored sense of security and stability in the region, marking [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]'s reintegration into [[India]]’s mainstream [[tourism]] landscape.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Tourism Boom in Jammu and Kashmir: Over Rs 500 Crore Spent on Projects Under Swadesh Darshan Scheme|url=https://kashmirlife.net/tourism-boom-in-jammu-and-kashmir-over-rs-500-crore-spent-on-projects-under-swadesh-darshan-scheme-397963/}}</ref>


==Circles==
==Circles==
The entire scheme is based on theme-based tourism. Each theme is called a "circuit" and composed of various tourist destinations. Tourist Circuit is defined as "''a route having at least three major tourist destinations which are distinct and apart. Circuits should have well defined entry and exit points. A tourist who enters should get motivated to visit most of the places identified in the circuit.''"
The entire scheme is based on theme-based tourism. Each theme is called a "circuit" and composed of various tourist destinations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://swadeshdarshan.gov.in/|title=Swadesh Darshan|access-date=20 October 2019}}</ref>


===List<ref>{{cite web|url=http://swadeshdarshan.gov.in/|title=Swadesh Darshan|access-date=20 October 2019}}</ref>===
===List===
# Buddhist circle
# Buddhist circle
# Coastal circle
# Coastal circle
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# Krishna circle
# Krishna circle
# North-East circle
# North-East circle
# Ramayana circle
# Ramayan circuit
# Rural circle
# Rural circle
# Spiritual circle
# Spiritual circle

Latest revision as of 08:31, 23 July 2025


Swadesh Darshan Scheme
स्वदेश दर्शन योजना
CountryIndia
Prime Minister(s)Narendra Modi
MinistryMinistry of Tourism
StatusActive

Swadesh Darshan Scheme (Hindi : स्वदेश दर्शन योजना) is a scheme of Ministry of Tourism under Government of India. The scheme aims to promote, develop and harness the potential of tourism in India.[1]

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in tourism, driven by targeted infrastructure development under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme and the return of peace and normalcy following the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. According to data presented in the Lok Sabha on 21 July 2025, domestic tourist visits (DTVs) surged from 25.19 lakh in 2020 to over 2.35 crore in 2024 a nearly tenfold increase. International tourist arrivals, which had declined due to pandemic-related restrictions, rebounded from just 1,650 in 2021 to 65,452 in 2024, recording a compound annual growth rate of nearly 150%. The consistent rise in footfall highlights not only the impact of improved infrastructure but also the restored sense of security and stability in the region, marking Jammu and Kashmir's reintegration into India’s mainstream tourism landscape.[2]

Circles[edit | edit source]

The entire scheme is based on theme-based tourism. Each theme is called a "circuit" and composed of various tourist destinations.[3]

List[edit | edit source]

  1. Buddhist circle
  2. Coastal circle
  3. Desert circle
  4. Eco circle
  5. Heritage circle
  6. Himalayan circle
  7. Krishna circle
  8. North-East circle
  9. Ramayan circuit
  10. Rural circle
  11. Spiritual circle
  12. Sufi circle
  13. Tirthankar circle
  14. Tribal circle
  15. Wildlife circle

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Swadesh Darshan - National Portal of India". Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  2. ↑ "Tourism Boom in Jammu and Kashmir: Over Rs 500 Crore Spent on Projects Under Swadesh Darshan Scheme".
  3. ↑ "Swadesh Darshan". Retrieved 20 October 2019.
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