FM lays emphasis on developing religious sites in Budget speech

The Union Budget announced by Nirmala Sitharaman saw major thrust on developing newer destinations and circuits, while continuing to innovate. Development of temples and sites of relgious importance formed the cortnerstone of her speech for the travel & tourism sector.

Some of the initiatives announced incude:

1. Development of Vishnupad Temple Corridor and Mahabodhi
2. Temple Corridor modelled on Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor
3. Comprehensive development initiative for Rajgir will be undertaken which holds religious significance for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains.
4. The development of Nalanda as a tourist centre besides reviving Nalanda University to its glorious stature.
5. Assistance to development of Odisha’s scenic beauty, temples, monuments, craftsmanship, wildlife sanctuaries, natural landscapes and pristine beaches making it an ultimate tourism destination.