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Swadesh Darshan scheme                                                                       

16th March, 2022 Art & Culture

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Context: The Ministry of Tourism under Swadesh Darshan scheme has sanctioned 76 projects under 13 thematic circuits including ‘Buddhist theme’for development of tourism infrastructure in the country.

 

Swadesh Darshan scheme

  • This is a central sector scheme. - 100% funded by Central Government of India.
  • The funding available for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of Central Public Sector Undertakings and Corporate Sector is also used in this scheme.
  • The scheme aims to promote, develop and harness the potential of tourism in India.

 

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1805824