The first budget of the third term of the Modi government was presented in the House. In the General Budget 2024-25, big announcements were made in the field of youth getting jobs for the first time, agriculture sector, health, and education. Tourism also plays a big role in the development of the country. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made some big announcements to promote tourism in the country. Focusing on religious tourism, gave a gift to the tourism of Bihar and Odisha. The Finance Minister said that the Mahabodhi temple of Bihar will be built on the lines of Kashi. Vishnupad Corridor will be prepared. Also, the Nalanda Tourist Center will be encouraged. At the same time, an announcement was made in the budget to promote temples, wildlife sanctuaries, and the heritage of the country.

Let us know about the tourist places of Bihar and Odisha which the Modi government plans to promote in the full budget 2024-25.

Promotion of Bihar Tourism

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman described tourism as a part of the country's civilization and revealed the government's intention to establish India as a global destination, so that employment opportunities can be created, as well as opportunities open up in other areas.

She announced a comprehensive development initiative for Rajgir and Nalanda in Bihar. Announced to building Nalanda Tourist Center. There are many such places in Nalanda, which can be developed to promote tourism. For this, a new campus was started recently at Nalanda University. At the same time, there is a plan to bring Nav Nalanda Mahavihara, Surya Temple, Nalanda Archaeological Museum, Huen Tsang Memorial Hall, etc. under the Nalanda Tourist Center.

Mahabodhi Temple
After the construction of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, tourism in Banaras got a further boost. Under this corridor, the premises of Kashi Vishwanath Temple were developed. The ghats of Banaras were renovated.

On the lines of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, the Mahabodhi Temple located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar will be built. UNESCO has declared Mahabodhi Vihar as a World Heritage. The government will also develop and promote this place for tourism.

Vishnupad Temple

Bihar's Vishnupad Temple will also be made a temple corridor like Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi. Rajgir is also of great importance. Help will also be given for the development of Rajgir

Promotion of Odisha tourism

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a big announcement for Odisha tourism along with Bihar. Odisha is famous for many religious places including Puri's Jagannath Temple, Konark's Sun Temple, and Bhubaneswar's Lingaraj Temples. However, there are also ancient craftsmanship, natural landscapes, wildlife sanctuaries, and pristine beaches. To promote all these as tourism, the Finance Minister has announced the budget for Odisha tourism.

(PC: PTI)