CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Under which scheme the Ministry of Tourism has recently sanctioned a project in Sri Anandpur Sahib under?
A
Swadesh Tourism Scheme
B
Swadeshi Heritage Scheme
C
Swadesh Darshan Scheme
D
Swadesh Smarak Scheme
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The details of work included as part of this project at Anandpur Sahib is Annexed. (d): The Ministry has now revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2. 0) with the objective to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations, following a tourist & destination centric approach.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Swadesh Darshan. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Tourism for the development of tourism infrastructure in the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a Central Sector scheme launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture,Government of India for the integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits. The scheme aims to promote, develop and harness the potential of tourism in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ministry of tourism has now revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 in order to develop sustainable and responsible destination centric approach with objectives such as: i) Enhancing contribution of tourism to local economies. ii) Creating jobs including self-employment for local communities.

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