New Delhi, July 21 -- The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 117 tourism infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,756.62 crore over the last two years, with the investments aimed at strengthening tourism infrastructure, improving visitor experience and supporting the long-term growth of the sector across the country.

According to the Ministry of Tourism, the projects have been approved under schemes including Swadesh Darshan 2.0, Challenge Based Destination Development, PRASHAD, Assistance to Central Agencies for Tourism Infrastructure Development, Development of Tribal Homestays under the DA-JUGA sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0, and the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme.

The ministry said, "In the last two ...