India's government is enhancing tourism with schemes like Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD. These initiatives focus on sustainable infrastructure, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting eco-tourism to improve pilgrimage destinations nationwide.
The PRASHAD scheme focuses on developing pilgrimage sites and heritage cities in India, enhancing infrastructure, and promoting sustainable tourism. While boosting tourism and local economies, concerns over long-term sustainability persist.
The Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD schemes focus on developing sustainable tourism and pilgrimage infrastructure across India, with 122 projects sanctioned to preserve cultural heritage and attract tourists to spiritual and iconic sites.
Sustainable tourism promotes travel that respects the environment and local cultures. By minimizing resource use and maximizing local economic benefits, it supports long-term prosperity.
Himachal Pradesh's rising tourism has led to severe environmental issues like waste management and deforestation. Influx of tourists and infrastructure projects have strained resources, leading to monsoon floods and ecological imbalances.
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Since February ceasefire, tourism in Kashmir’s LoC villages is growing. Trekkers and locals now explore these areas without fear, enjoying nature and cultural events. The peace has brought relief to residents and new opportunities for tourism development