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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(CBDD scheme,Challenge Based Destination Development,Swadesh Darshan 2.0 sub-scheme,competitive bidding tourism India,Amrit Dharohar Sites,destination experience scheme)
+metatag-description=(CBDD — Challenge Based Destination Development under Swadesh Darshan 2.0. Competitive shortlisting of end-to-end destination experiences. Citizen guide.)}}
+====== CBDD — Challenge Based Destination Development citizen guide ======
+{{ :social:auto:cbdd-india-tourism-2026.png?direct&1200 |CBDD scheme — RTI Wiki citizen guide}}
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+**Quick answer.** **Challenge-Based Destination Development (CBDD)** is a **sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0**, announced in the **Union Budget 2023–24**, under which the **Ministry of Tourism shortlists destinations through a competitive challenge mechanism** rather than a State-volume-based proposal queue. Each State submits themed destination proposals; the Ministry evaluates against scheme objectives — //transforming tourist destinations into sustainable + responsible destinations//, //providing end-to-end visitor experience//, and //strategic alignment with India's tourism priorities//. Sanctioned themes typically include **Culture & Heritage, Spiritual Tourism, Ecotourism / Amrit Dharohar Sites**. The CBDD model differs from regular SD 2.0 in that it funds the **full destination experience** — not just one component — at a single chosen destination per sanction. CBDD complements PRASHAD (pilgrimage-specific), regular SD 2.0 (Top-10 SPP destinations), PM-JUGA tribal homestays, and SASCI iconic tourist centres. Every CBDD sanction is a public record under **Section 4(1)(b)(xii)** of the **Right to Information Act, 2005**. This page explains the model, the difference between CBDD and the broader SD 2.0, and the citizen-RTI angles to track CBDD projects in your state.
+===== How CBDD differs from regular SD 2.0 =====
+^ Dimension ^ Regular SD 2.0 ^ CBDD ^
+| **Selection** | State Perspective Plan → Top-10 → joint identification with Ministry | Competitive challenge — themed proposals, Ministry shortlists |
+| **Project unit** | Destination + several components | One destination + **full visitor-experience scope** |
+| **Themes** | Open (heritage / eco / spiritual / beach / etc.) | Defined themes per challenge round |
+| **Volume** | Larger sanction pipeline | Smaller, curated set of destinations |
+| **Visibility** | State-led prioritisation | Centre-led prioritisation with State alignment |
+CBDD is designed for destinations where the **whole visitor journey** — arrival, mobility, accommodation, interpretation, experience, departure — needs to be uplifted as one coordinated investment.
+===== Typical CBDD theme menu =====
+  * **Culture & Heritage** — heritage cities, monument-anchored destinations.
+  * **Spiritual Tourism** — temple towns, dargahs, gurudwaras, monasteries (distinct from PRASHAD which is purely pilgrimage-amenity-focused; CBDD spiritual covers the broader visitor journey at the spiritual destination).
+  * **Ecotourism / Amrit Dharohar Sites** — designated wetlands and biodiversity-conservation sites under the Amrit Dharohar initiative.
+The themes evolve cycle-by-cycle as the Ministry refines the challenge framework.
+===== What CBDD typically funds =====
+A CBDD-sanctioned project bundles the **end-to-end visitor experience**:
+  * **Arrival infrastructure** — pilgrim / visitor arrival centre, parking, signage, information desk.
+  * **Mobility within the destination** — last-mile electric vehicles, walkways, e-bikes, dispersal infrastructure.
+  * **Interpretation + content** — visitor information centres, AR/VR experience zones, multilingual audio guides.
+  * **Heritage / asset upgradation** — façade lighting, restoration coordination with ASI / state heritage department.
+  * **Local-economy integration** — artisan / craft markets, local-food showcases, cultural-performance spaces.
+  * **Sustainability layer** — waste segregation, eco-friendly mobility, plastic-free zones, carrying-capacity-based visitor caps.
+  * **Digital-and-smart layer** — visitor-management apps, digital signage, Wi-Fi zones.
+===== Citizen RTI angles =====
+  * **PIO, Ministry of Tourism** — challenge-cycle guidelines, list of shortlisted destinations, sanction orders.
+  * **PIO, State Tourism Department** — themed proposals submitted in the last 12 months, status of each.
+  * **PIO, State Tourism Development Corporation** — DPR, tender, contractor, completion certificates.
+  * **PIO, local body** — O&M arrangement at destination + visitor footfall data.
+===== When the project is delayed =====
+If a CBDD sanction is on file but visible work hasn't commenced after 6 months, file an RTI to the State Tourism PIO asking for the **last quarterly progress report** + **CSMC observations** on delay + **revised timeline**.
+→ Use the [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]] for the letter.
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Is CBDD a separate scheme or a sub-scheme? ====
+**Sub-scheme** of Swadesh Darshan 2.0. Different operational framework, but under the SD 2.0 umbrella.
+==== When was CBDD announced? ====
+**Union Budget 2023–24**. Operational guidelines issued by the Ministry of Tourism subsequently.
+==== Who decides which destinations get shortlisted? ====
+**Ministry of Tourism** through a competitive evaluation of state-themed proposals. Selection criteria are published per challenge cycle.
+==== What's the typical project size? ====
+Component mix varies; sanctioned amounts have ranged through tens of crores per destination depending on scope. Specific cost figures live in each sanction order.
+==== Can my district apply directly to CBDD? ====
+**Through the State Government.** CBDD operates State-Centre, not District-Centre.
+==== How is CBDD different from PRASHAD? ====
+**PRASHAD** is purely pilgrimage / spiritual heritage civic infrastructure (queue, conveniences, ghat). **CBDD** in the spiritual-tourism category covers the broader visitor experience at a spiritual destination beyond just amenities.
+==== Are CBDD destinations limited to specific themes? ====
+**Per cycle, yes.** Each challenge round defines its themes. Outside the round, regular SD 2.0 SPP applies.
+==== Where can I see the list of CBDD-sanctioned destinations? ====
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * [[:homestay-india-2026|Homestay India 2026 — legal + business pillar guide]]
+  * [[:udan-scheme-india-2026|UDAN regional connectivity scheme — affordable air travel for tier-2/3 cities]]
+  * [[:swadesh-darshan-india-2026|Swadesh Darshan India 2026 — pillar guide]]
+  * [[:swadesh-darshan-1-0-circuits|Swadesh Darshan 1.0]]
+  * [[:swadesh-darshan-2-0-sustainable|Swadesh Darshan 2.0 sustainable destinations]]
+  * [[:pm-juga-tribal-homestays-india|PM-JUGA tribal homestays]]
+  * [[:prashad-pilgrimage-india|PRASHAD pilgrimage scheme]]
+  * [[:sasci-iconic-tourist-centres-india|SASCI iconic tourist centres]]
+  * [[:rti-track-swadesh-darshan-prashad-sasci|How citizens use RTI to track these schemes]]
+  * [[:eco-tourism-western-ghats-india-2026|Eco-tourism in the Western Ghats]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Union Budget 2023–24 — CBDD announcement
+  * Ministry of Tourism — CBDD operational guidelines
+  * The Right to Information Act, 2005 — §§4(1)(b)(xii), 6(1)
+{REVIEWED}
+//Last reviewed: 4 May 2026 — RTI Wiki editorial team. Citizen-information piece based on publicly published scheme guidelines.//
+{{tag>cbdd swadesh-darshan tourism india 2026 challenge-based amrit-dharohar}}