Budget 2024: Vishnupad, Mahabodhi temple corridors in Bihar to get major tourism boost

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget 2024 speech on Tuesday, unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing tourism in India. Emphasising the historical and cultural significance of tourism, Sitharaman highlighted several projects to position India as a premier global tourist destination.

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, modelled 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 centre with plans to revive the prestigious Nalanda University to its former glory.