Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Govt Sanctions 54 Projects Under PRASHAD Scheme
The government has approved 54 projects under the PRASHAD scheme to improve facilities at religious sites.
These projects, costing Rs 1,726.74 crore, are spread across 28 states and Union Territories.
The scheme focuses on making these places better for visitors and helping local communities.
Additionally, the government has approved 76 projects under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, with a total cost of Rs 5,290.30 crore.
This scheme aims to create better tourism spots.
So far, 32 PRASHAD projects and 75 Swadesh Darshan projects have been completed.
The government is also working on a new version of the Swadesh Darshan scheme called Swadesh Darshan 2.0, which has approved 53 projects costing Rs 2,208.27 crore.
The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 54 projects under the PRASHAD scheme since January 2015.
These projects are located in 28 states and Union Territories with an estimated cost of Rs 1,726.74 crore.
The PRASHAD scheme aims to improve tourist amenities and experiences at pilgrimage sites.
Under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, 76 projects have been sanctioned with a total cost of Rs 5,290.30 crore.
The Swadesh Darshan scheme has been revamped as Swadesh Darshan 2.0, with 53 projects sanctioned so far at a cost of Rs 2,208.27 crore.
- Who
- Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
- What
- Sanctioned 54 projects under the PRASHAD scheme and 76 projects under the Swadesh Darshan scheme
- When
- Since January 2015
- Where
- 28 states and Union Territories
- Why
- To improve tourist amenities and experience at pilgrimage sites and develop sustainable tourism destinations
- Scheme Name
- PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive)
- Launch Date
- January 2015
- Number of Projects Sanctioned
- 54
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 1,726.74 crore
- States and UTs Involved
- 28
- Projects Completed
- 32
- Swadesh Darshan Projects Sanctioned
- 76
- Swadesh Darshan Total Sanctioned Cost
- Rs 5,290.30 crore
- Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Projects Sanctioned
- 53
- Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Total Sanctioned Cost
- Rs 2,208.27 crore