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1.1.2 Objectives of Swadesh Darshan Scheme

➢ Integrated Development of Theme-Based Tourist Circuits: This entails

creating sustainable infrastructure while also promoting cultural and
heritage values connected with specific themes such as heritage,

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culture, pilgrimage, and so on.
➢ Promote Local Crafts and Cuisine: Give tourists a flavor of the local

culture through crafts and cuisine.
➢ Increase Employment: By promoting tourism, the initiative hopes to

create jobs, particularly in the hospitality and service sectors.

1.1.3 About Puducherry

This visionary initiative has chosen
Puducherry, a distinct coastal union

territory on the southeastern shores of

India, as one of the focal points for its

tourism enhancement projects.
Puducherry is renowned for its rich

cultural tapestry and artisanal heritage,

making it a unique tourist destination
in India. The region's history as a

French colonial settlement has left a

lasting influence on its architecture, cuisine, and arts, blending beautifully

with traditional Indian cultural elements. This blend has given rise to a vibrant
community of artisans who specialize in various crafts such as pottery and

ceramics, papermaking, leather crafts, textiles and fabrics, etc. that reflect this

unique cultural synthesis.

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