Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces comprehensive tourism development plan
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has made a big announcement for the development of the Tourism Sector in the Union Budget 2024. Check details here.
Today, July 23, at the parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Union Budget 2024. She surpassed the late Morarji Desai's record of six straight budgets with her seventh. While presenting the Union Budget 2024, Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Tourism has always been a part of our civilization."
The Vishnupad Temple and Mahabodhi Temple corridors are set to be transformed, with comprehensive development plans underway for Rajgir. Additionally, there will be support for Nalanda as a tourist spot, including backing for Nalanda University. The government also aims to provide support for the development of tourist spots in Odisha.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says "Tourism has always been a part of our civilisation. Our efforts to position India as a global destination will also create jobs and unlock opportunities in other sectors. I propose Vishnupath temple at Gaya, and Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya are of immense spiritual importance. We will develop corridors there on the model of the successful Kashi Vishwanath corridor to make them a world-class tourist destination. A comprehensive development initiative for Rajgir and Nalanda, in Bihar will be pursued. We will support tourism in Odisha that has scenic beauty, temples, craftsmanship, natural landscapes, wildlife sanctuaries and pristine beaches."
Sitharaman said that the Vishnupad Temple and Mahabodhi Temple corridors are set to be transformed into world-class pilgrims and tourist destinations. The comprehensive development of the holy sites will be modelled and supported on the successful Kashi-Vishwanath corridor to transform them into world-class pilgrims and tourist destinations.
She also announced that Rajgir will also witness a comprehensive development. Nalanda is to be developed as a tourist Centre; Nalanda University is to be revived to its glorious stature.
Odisha's scenic beauty, wildlife sanctuary, craftmanship and pristine beaches make it a beautiful tourist destination; thus, the central government will assist the state in developing tourism.