Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced her seventh consecutive budget today (July 23), with big rewards for its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) allies. While Bihar did not get its demand for a special status, the Centre has ensured not to upset its partner Janata Dal (United). Bihar is set to benefit from Sitharaman’s tourism push for the state and other key projects.
While presenting the budget, she said that the government will undertake comprehensive development programmes for Vishnupad temple in Gaya and Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya – both in Bihar. For Andhra Pradesh, the Centre has allocated Rs 15,000 crore for the development of its capital, a move welcomed by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). The announcements reflect the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) eagerness to keep its alliance partners happy .
Let’s take a look at how Budget 2024 focuses on temples and tourism in India. Temple tourism & more Presenting the government’s annual financial statement, Sitharaman emphasised developing India as a “global tourist destination”. The Budget 2024 aims to foster religious tourism.
She told the Lok Sabha, “Tourism has always been a part of our civilisation. Our efforts in positioning India as a global tourist destination will also create jobs, stimulate investments and unlock economic opportunities for other sectors.” The Central government plans to provide world-class facilities and tourism infrastructure corridors for Vishnupad temple and Mahabodhi t.
