Funding[edit]

This is a central sector scheme; i.e. - 100% funded by Central Government of India. Also efforts are made to achieve
convergence with other schemes of Central and State Governments. The funding available for Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of Central Public Sector Undertakings and Corporate Sector is also used in this scheme.

Circles[edit]
The entire scheme is based on theme-based tourism. Each theme is called a "circuit" and composed of various tourist
destinations. Tourist Circuit is defined as "a route having at least three major tourist destinations which are distinct and
apart. Circuits should have well defined entry and exit points. A tourist who enters should get motivated to visit most of the
places identified in the circuit."

List [edit]
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1. Buddhist circle
2. Coastal circle
3. Desert circle
4. Eco circle
5. Heritage circle
6. Himalayan circle
7. Krishna circle
8. North-East circle
9. Ramayana circle
10. Rural circle
11. Spiritual circle
12. Sufi circle
13. Tirthankar circle
14. Tribal circle
15. Wildlife circle