Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 4 Jun 2026
“We have launched a Swadesh Darshan programme for comprehensive development of tourist destinations. We will work with state governments to implement and further strengthen this programme. We will include destinations and circuits covering the life and travels of important saints and philosophers.”
The Swadesh Darshan programme has been revamped as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 with a destination- and sustainability-focused approach, working with states to develop tourist destinations and thematic circuits, complemented by the Challenge Based Destination Development scheme and spiritual/saint circuits (e.g. those linked to saints and philosophers). The programme is being actively strengthened and implemented across states, with project completion ongoing. Partial (strong action).
We will promote select destinations across Bharat as preferred venues to showcase the richness of Bharatiya weddings, highlighting the vibrant traditions, and supporting cultural exchanges.
We will develop thematic circuits for promoting cultural experience: border villages, sustainable ecotourism in under-explored regions, riverine tourism along major river ecosystems, island tourism hubs in Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar, and adventure tourism in the North East and other hill states.
We will restore and preserve culturally important Archaeological Survey of India Monuments, re-igniting our rich heritage for the 21st century.
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