Archive · 24 May 2025
Buddhist Meditation and Experience Centre Planned for Bodh Gaya
Imagine a special place in Bodh Gaya where people can learn about Buddhism.
It's like a new school and fun center all in one!
The government is paying to build it, using money from a tourism plan.
The center will let visitors explore Buddhist ideas and culture.
The local tourism group is in charge of building it.
It was approved in May and will be built to attract more tourists, create jobs, and help local businesses.
A Buddhist meditation and experience center is set to be built in Bodh Gaya.
The project is funded by the Ministry of Tourism under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0.
The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) is the nodal agency for the project.
The center aims to enhance tourism and provide a platform for experiencing Buddhist heritage.
Approval for construction was granted by the cabinet on May 16, with technical approval received on April 2, 2025.
- Who
- The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC)
- What
- Construction of a Buddhist meditation and experience centre.
- When
- Technical approval on April 2, 2025, and Cabinet approval on May 16.
- Where
- Bodh Gaya
- Why
- To enhance tourism, generate revenue, and create employment.
- Project Name
- Buddhist meditation and experience centre
- Location
- Bodh Gaya
- Funding Source
- Ministry of Tourism (Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0)
- Executing Agency
- Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC)
- Project Cost
- Rs 165.44 crore
- Cabinet Approval Date
- May 16
- Technical Approval Date
- April 2, 2025