Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, Shri V. Somanna, unveiled the coffee table book titled “Karnataka Bharat Gaurav Train: Journey of a Thousand Shrines” at Rail Bhawan on February 23, 2026. The book captures the vision, execution, and cultural significance of the Karnataka Bharat Gaurav Train, one…
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UP Ramayana, Buddhist Circuits Completed Under Swadesh Darshan
New Delhi: Tourism infrastructure projects under the Ramayana and Buddhist Circuits in Uttar Pradesh, sanctioned through the Centre’s Swadesh Darshan scheme, have been physically completed, the Union Government informed the Lok Sabha. The update was shared by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written…
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PRASHAD Scheme Boosts Pilgrimage Tourism in Telangana
The Central Government has sanctioned four major pilgrimage tourism projects in Telangana under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD), with a total financial outlay of ₹146.50 crore. The projects aim to enhance spiritual infrastructure, improve visitor amenities, and preserve heritage sites across the state, reinforcing Telangana’s position…
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Summit Delegates Embrace India’s Spiritual Heritage
The Global Buddhist Summit (GBS) hosted a momentous visit by around 250 foreign monks and delegates to the Qila Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, where they offered prayers to the Holy relics of Buddha. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 3, 2026, the exhibition captivated participants with the history…
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Government Proposes Major Tourism Development in Nalanda
The Union Ministry of Tourism has proposed a comprehensive plan for the development and promotion of Nalanda as a key tourism and pilgrimage destination in Bihar. Following discussions with the State Government of Bihar, officials have requested a Destination Strategy and Development Plan for Nalanda to implement effective infrastructure and…