Ministry Boosts Buddhist Tourism Initiatives

The Ministry of Tourism in India is taking significant strides to enhance Buddhist tourism, deploying schemes like Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD to develop infrastructure around Buddhist heritage sites. The government is also improving road, air, and rail connectivity, including connecting Lumbini in Nepal to Siddharthnagar, India, through NH-233. International cooperation with countries like Nepal and Sri Lanka is part of the strategy to promote these cultural sites globally. Efforts have already resulted in a marked increase in tourist visits over the past five years.

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