Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new Buddhist Circuit scheme for six Northeastern states in the Union Budget 2026-27. This initiative aims to develop a planned network of Buddhist pilgrimage sites, boosting religious tourism and preserving cultural heritage. The plan includes improving infrastructure, connectivity, and creating interpretation centers to attract more tourists to the region.Union Budget 2026: Why Sitharaman’s Buddhist Circuit Plan is a big deal for Northeast tourism; what industry experts have to say
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new Buddhist Circuit scheme for six Northeastern states in the Union Budget 2026-27. This initiative aims to develop a planned network of Buddhist pilgrimage sites, boosting religious tourism and preserving cultural heritage. The plan includes improving infrastructure, connectivity, and creating interpretation centers to attract more tourists to the region.
