Kushinagar to be developed as int'l tourist destination, says Shekhawat

UNION culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has issued directions to authorities to spruce up lighting and various other amenities to facilitate visitors with walking disability at Kushinagar, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site located in Uttar Pradesh.

- PARVEZ SULTAN @ New Delhi

After reviewing the arrangements in place at 'Parinirvana Stupa', also known as Mahaparinirvana Temple, located among the ruins of ancient Buddhist monasteries founded during the 5th century AD, the minister said it would be developed as an international tourist attraction.

"According to Prime Minister Modi's vision, Kushinagar in UP will be developed as an international tourist place. Today I reviewed the arrangements of the 'Mahaparinirvana Temple'. I instructed ASI to provide better lighting and ramp facilities for tourists in the temple," he posted on social media platform X.