With countries like China, Taiwan and Japan promising to invest more than Rs 200 crore, Bihar government is preparing to transform the state into a world-class destination for religious and historical tourism.
While the state government has already chalked out plans for revamping the tourism industry on priority basis, dedicated funds have started to pour in for various destinations after the recent visit of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to Bhutan and China as per a PTI report.
"Taiwan has promised to invest Rs 100 crore in restoring the tourist sites at Betiyah and Nandangarh, popularly known as part of the Buddha Trail. Similarly, China has proposed equal investment for Nalanda- the ancient centre for higher learning," said state Tourism Minister Sunil Kumar Pintu.
"Bihar is the birth place of religions such as Buddhism and Jainism. It is also the birth place of Goddess Sita and Sikh Guru Gobind Singh. It also has a special significance for believers of Sufism," he said.
Meanwhile, Japan, besides showing interest in developing the tourist sites, has promised financial support for other projects in the state.
"Japan is ready to support all kinds of projects starting from roads, infrastructure and education," the Tourism Minister said.
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