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Bihar Plans 165-Crore Buddhist Centre and Five-Star Hotels to Boost Tourism
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 10:36 AM
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Bihar's tourism minister Kedar Gupta announced a ₹165 crore project to build a Buddhist centre and several five‑star hotels, aiming to enhance the state's heritage tourism.
Bihar’s tourism department has unveiled a major development plan to attract more visitors to the state’s rich cultural sites.
The project, worth ₹165 crore, will see the construction of a large Buddhist centre and a series of five‑star hotels across key tourist locations.
Officials say the initiative will create jobs, improve infrastructure and showcase Bihar’s heritage to international tourists.
Kedar Gupta, the tourism minister, highlighted the role of digital innovation and sustainable practices in making the project a model for future developments.
The project, worth ₹165 crore, will see the construction of a large Buddhist centre and a series of five‑star hotels across key tourist locations.
Officials say the initiative will create jobs, improve infrastructure and showcase Bihar’s heritage to international tourists.
Kedar Gupta, the tourism minister, highlighted the role of digital innovation and sustainable practices in making the project a model for future developments.