Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Odisha plans Buddhist heritage sites development
The Odisha government is making a big plan to take care of and improve important Buddhist sites in the state.
They are working with a group called the Light of Buddha Foundation to make these places better for tourists and to learn more about history.
There is also a big meeting happening with over 1,700 people from all over the world who follow Buddhism.
The goal is to spread peace and make these places important for tourism.
Odisha government is planning the integrated development of major Buddhist sites.
A memorandum of understanding has been signed with the Light of Buddha Foundation.
A special expert committee is being formed for the development of Buddhism.
The state aims to connect Odisha to India’s Buddhist Tourism Circuit.
The International Buddhist Conference is ongoing with over 1,700 participants.
- Who
- Odisha government and Light of Buddha Foundation
- What
- Development and conservation of Buddhist heritage sites
- When
- Ongoing, with a conference until January 16
- Where
- Odisha, India (Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri, Udayagiri, Jirang, Dhauli)
- Why
- To promote Buddhist tourism, heritage conservation, and spiritual progress
- Location
- Odisha, India
- Key Sites
- Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri, Udayagiri, Jirang, Dhauli
- Partnership
- Light of Buddha Foundation
- Event
- 2nd Guru Padmasambhava Prayer Ceremony and International Buddhist Conference
- Participants
- Over 1,700 Buddhist followers, monks, and tourists
