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Union Budget 2025: FM Nirmala Sitharaman said that special attention will be given to the destinations which are connected with the life of Lord Buddha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 in which she proposed schemes to give a boost to the tourism industry. (Courtesy: ANI)
Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the government will carry out the development of the top 50 tourist sites in partnership with the states and the mudra loans will be extended to homestays.
Tourism Gets A Major Push In Budget 2025
While presenting Budget 2025 in Parliament, FM Sitharaman said that the government in partnership with the private sector will promote medical tourism. She said that the government will give special attention to the destinations which are connected with the life of Lord Buddha one of which is Bodhgaya in Bihar.
“We will work with states to develop 50 top tourist sites, enhancing their infrastructure and global appeal,” Sitharaman said.
Mudra Loans For Homestays, Visa Waivers For Foreign Tourists
The finance minister said that the government will include hotels in a harmonised scheme and the homestays will be provided Mudra loans.
The step is likely to increase employment in the tourism and hospitality sector, especially in smaller towns and villages.
The finance minister said that certain foreign tourist groups will get visa waivers and hotels will be part of the harmonised scheme.
The finance minister said that Medical tourism and ‘heal in India’ will be promoted by the government in partnership with the private sector.
Financial Support To Canal Project
The finance minister further said that the government will give financial support to the Western Kosi Canal which will benefit 50,000 hectares of land in Mithilanchal region in Bihar.
It is expected that the canal project will improve irrigation facilities, support local livelihoods and enhance agricultural productivity.