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Indian government sanctions Rs 33crore for Buddhist Circuit theme

Ministry of Tourism                        04-May, 2016 15:08 IST

For development of tourism infrastructure in the country, the Ministry of Tourism has launched the Swadesh Darshan scheme - Integrated Development of Theme-Based Tourist Circuits, in 2014-15. Under the scheme, thirteen thematic circuits have been identified for development, namely North-East India Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Desert Circuit, Tribal Circuit, Eco Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Ramayana Circuit and Heritage Circuit.

Under Buddhist Circuit theme, Ministry has sanctioned the project "Construction of Cultural Centre at Bodhgaya, Bihar" for Rs.33.17 crore in 2014-15.

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