The âSwadesh Darshanâ scheme focuses on the development of
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UPSC Combined Section Officer â 2021-22
The âSwadesh Darshanâ scheme focuses on the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits. While it covers various themes, religious tourism circuits are a significant component.
Launched by the Ministry of Tourism, the Swadesh Darshan scheme aims to develop high-quality tourist infrastructure in the country. The scheme identifies various thematic circuits for development, such as the Buddhist Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Desert Circuit, Eco Circuit, Heritage Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Krishna Circuit, North East Circuit, Pilgrim Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Sufi Circuit, Tribal Circuit, and Wildlife Circuit. The development of religious tourism circuits is explicitly a part of this scheme (e.g., Pilgrim Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Sufi Circuit, Buddhist Circuit).