India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

In the Union Budget 2025-26, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the Ministry of Tourism has earmarked 4.3 % of the total scheme outlay i.e. rs 103 crores under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) component of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, which includes rs 88 crores under the Tribal Area Sub Plan and rs 15 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA). This dedicated head of expenditure ensures focused investment in Scheduled Tribes-dominated regions, facilitating cultural preservation economic upliftment, and inclusive tourism growth. Projects sanctioned under the Tribal Circuit theme specifically aim to enhan...