The 2024 budget prioritizes religious tourism, with a focus on Bihar and Odisha.
Arpit Pattnaik
In her Budget 2024 speech on Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing tourism in India. Emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of tourism, Sitharaman highlighted several projects to position India as a premier global tourist destination.
Budget 2024 on Bihar tourism
In Bihar, the Vishnupad Temple Corridor and the Mahabodhi Temple Corridor are set to undergo comprehensive development. These sites, rich in religious and historical importance, will be transformed into world-class pilgrim and tourist destinations, modeled after the successful Kashi-Vishwanath Corridor project.
Rajgir, another historically significant location, will see extensive development. Additionally, Nalanda is set to be developed as a major tourist center with plans to revive the prestigious Nalanda University to its former glory.
Budget 2024 on Odisha tourism
The central government will also focus on developing tourism in Odisha. Odisha is known for its scenic beauty, temples, craftsmanship, and wildlife, and holds great potential as a tourist hotspot. The government aims to leverage these assets to attract more visitors to the state.
