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Development and Legacy Cover Story

SWADESH DARSHAN: KASHI VISHWANATH

CREATING CULTURAL TOURISM DHAM RENOVATION

n Swadesh Darshan is a central scheme that n Kashi Vishwanath Dham's glory is
provides 100% financial assistance. The Ministry being restored.
of Tourism has approved 76 projects totaling
more than Rs 5500 crore under this scheme. More n Reconstruction of the Kashi
than 50 of the 76 projects have been completed. Vishwanath Corridor to facilitate
Tourist attractions are being equipped with pilgrim movement
cutting-edge technology as part of this initiative. n The project's first phase was
Over 500 destinations, 31 states, and 15 themed developed at a cost of Rs. 339 crores.
circuits are being built.
n During the project's construction,
more than 40 ancient temples were
DEVELOPMENT OF HERITAGE CIRCUIT discovered.

n Development projects are underway in Anandpur
Sahib, Fatehgarh Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib, Ferozepur,
Amritsar, Khatkarkalan, Kalanaur, and Patiala.
n A circuit connecting all of Rajasthan's forts is being
built.
n A development plan for Qutb Shahi Heritage Park, the
Paigah Tombs, Hayat Bakshi Mosque, and Raymond's
Tomb has been approved in Telangana. This project is
still in progress.

THEMATIC CIRCUITS IDENTIFIED

n Buddhist Circuit n Ramayana Circuit
n Coastal Circuit n Rural Circuit

n Desert Circuit n Spiritual Circuit

n Echo Circuit n Sufi Circuit

n Legacy Circuit n Tirthankar Circuit
n Himalayan Circuit n Tribal Circuit

n Krishna Circuit n Wildlife Circuit

n North Eastern Circuit

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