Government Policies and Initiatives to Promote Tourism and Hospitality

The Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Ministry of Tourism to promote the development of tourism infrastructure and facilities in rural areas of India.

The Incredible India campaign was launched by the Government of India with the aim of promoting domestic tourism, attracting foreign tourists, and improving the quality of tourism services in the country.

The Tourism Infrastructure Development Fund is a government policy that provides financial assistance to tourism and hospitality businesses for infrastructure development, such as the construction of hotels, resorts, and convention centers.

The Atithi Devo Bhava program focuses on promoting responsible tourism, enhancing the skills of tourism professionals, and improving the quality of tourism services in India.

The North East Tourism Development Scheme is a government initiative that aims to promote tourism in the northeastern region of India by providing financial assistance for infrastructure development, marketing, and capacity building.

The Dekho Apna Desh scheme is a government initiative that encourages domestic tourism by providing financial assistance to Indian citizens for travel within the country.

The Tourism and Hospitality Industry Tax Incentive Scheme provides tax incentives to tourism and hospitality businesses, such as reduced taxes on profits and investments.

The Incredible India Tourist Facilitator certification program aims to train tourism professionals, enhance the skills of tourism guides, and improve the quality of tourism services in India.

The Sustainable Tourism Development Scheme is a government initiative that focuses on developing sustainable tourism practices by providing financial assistance for infrastructure development, capacity building, and marketing.

The Adopt a Heritage scheme allows both individuals and corporations to adopt and restore heritage sites in India.

The Rural Tourism Infrastructure Development Scheme provides financial assistance for the development of tourism infrastructure in rural areas, such as the construction of tourist lodges, homestays, and cultural centers.

The Incredible India Bed and Breakfast scheme aims to promote bed and breakfast accommodations, provide financial assistance to bed and breakfast businesses, and enhance the skills of bed and breakfast operators in India.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Tourism Development Scheme is a government initiative that focuses on promoting tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by providing financial assistance for infrastructure development, marketing, and capacity building.

The Adopt a Monument scheme allows both individuals and corporations to adopt and restore monuments in India.

The Urban Tourism Infrastructure Development Scheme provides financial assistance for the development of tourism infrastructure in urban areas, such as the construction of convention centers, museums, and art galleries.