Bringing spirituality and wealthy heritage of Uttar Pradesh collectively, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Division organized the ‘Bodhi Yatra‘ conclave in New Delhi on 28 June to commemorate the extraordinary journey of Lord Buddha. The occasion highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s significance as a Buddhist pilgrimage vacation spot and the tourism potential of the state.
The conclave witnessed the presence of key officers, together with the Minister of Tourism, Authorities of India, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat,Minister of Tourism and Culture, Uttar Pradesh, Jaiveer Singh, Secretary, Union Ministry Of Tourism, V. Vidyavati, Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, Durga Shankar Mishra, Principal Secretary of Tourism and Tradition, Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Particular Secretary of Tourism, Eesha Priya, Director Normal of IBC, Abhijit Haldar and Former Deputy Speaker of CTA, Acharya Yeshi Phuntsok.
Ambassador of Singapore, Simon Wong, Ambassador of Thailand, Pattarat Hongtong, Ambassador of Myanmar, Moe Kyaw Aung and ambassadors from many different nations like Bhutan, Japan, Indonesia, Argentina, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and many others. graced the conclave reflecting India’s sturdy worldwide ties.
Members of the Worldwide Buddhist Council, academicians,representatives of Nationwide and Worldwide organisations, bureaucrats, journey writers and bloggers had been additionally current on the occasion.
The occasion commenced with a presentation by the Particular Secretary, Division of Tourism Uttar Pradesh, showcasing the wealthy historical past, tradition, and heritage of the state’s six main Buddhist websites: Sankisa, Sarnath, Shravasti, Kapilvastu, Kaushambi, and Kushinagar. She mentioned, “Uttar Pradesh, with its wealthy spiritual variety, continues to encourage and uplift those that search a deeper understanding of life and enlightenment.” The presentation additionally outlined funding alternatives and Uttar Pradesh’s investor-friendly tourism insurance policies aimed toward boosting international direct funding (FDI) within the tourism sector.
In his handle, the Union Minister of Tourism and Tradition thanked the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Division for organizing the Bodhi Yatra. He mentioned, “India shouldn’t be the land of conflict, however the land of Buddha’. This holy land gave the message of reality, non-violence, kindness and compassion to your complete world. and Uttar Pradesh is a distinguished half on this legacy. The Prime Minister had envisioned creating numerous vacationer circuits within the nation. The primary circuit in that’s the Buddha Circuit. I wish to congratulate Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh that the Uttar Pradesh authorities did vital work to convey the Prime Minister’s imaginative and prescient to actuality.”
Minister of Tourism and Tradition, Uttar Pradesh mentioned, ‘Uttar Pradesh is the fourth largest state by way of space. It’s the largest state with a inhabitants of 25 crores and is the same as the fifth nation on the earth by way of inhabitants. Fortuitously, all of the locations from the start of Lord Buddha to his training, attainment of information, preaching and non secular awakening campaigns and Mahaparinirvana (loss of life) are positioned right here. Below the steerage of our Chief Minister, we’re creating the Buddhist circuit propagating the sturdy historic, cultural and religious ties of Buddhism with Uttar Pradesh on the world map and attracting Buddhist pilgrims from India and overseas in massive numbers.”
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Addressing the ‘Eco-Tourism Samvad’ within the Mercury Corridor of Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, the Chief Minister mentioned, “UP has a number of websites that entice vacationers like Naimisharanya close to Lucknow, Chitrakoot, Shukteerth, Vindhyavasini Dham, Maa Pateshwari Dham, Maa Shakambhari Dham in Saharanpur, and Buddhist pilgrimage websites comparable to Kapilvastu, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Shravasti, and Sankisa. Moreover, there are quite a few potentialities for religious tourism linked to Jain and Sufi traditions.”
Chief Secretary, Authorities Of Uttar Pradesh mentioned, “Uttar Pradesh is cradle of Buddhism and this Bodhi Yatra is an initiative to make you expertise the serenity and divinity of Lord Buddha. The numerous occasions of Buddhism befell in UP and this occasion goals to advertise these Buddhist websites on the worldwide map. Working underneath the imaginative and prescient of our Prime Minister and thru fixed efforts of the State authorities and the Tourism Division, we’ve developed infrastructure and world class vacationer services at these websites rising as the highest vacationer locations within the nation By way of our investor-friendly tourism coverage, the stake holders can grow to be a major a part of this reworking journey of Uttar Pradesh within the tourism sector.”
Talking on the occasion, Secretary, Union Ministry of Tourism mentioned, “ Buddha resides within the coronary heart and soul of Uttar Pradesh. Govt of India in collaboration with the Govt. of Uttar Pradesh goals to not solely create a memorable expertise for the buddhist pilgrims but in addition guarantee the event and higher employment alternatives for the native communities. We’re additionally eager to reinforce the infrastructure and facilities of Buddhist Museums within the state as they’re a residing supply of historical past.”
In his speech Principal Secretary, Division of Tourism and Tradition. He mentioned, “Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a well-liked vacationer vacation spot attaining primary spot in home tourism and we’re hopeful of attracting the next variety of inbound international vacationers as properly in close to future.”
He mentioned, “We needed to disclose the religious and cultural reference to totally different nations in South Asia and Southeast Asia and enhance cultural diplomacy with the help of the Ministry Of Exterior affairs and promote Overseas Direct Funding within the state. We now have already allotted 02 acres of land in Varanasi to Bhutan Govt. for the development of temples and visitor homes. By way of this platform we additionally provide all the opposite nations to spend money on the hospitality and tourism sector of all these six websites and we guarantee you that we’ll present all of the mutual cooperation wanted.”
Attendees had been handled to a cultural present depicting the lifetime of Lord Buddha, from his start to his enlightenment and attaining Mahaparinirvana. It highlighted the inspiration of Buddhism and celebrated its wealthy historic, cultural and religious reference to Uttar Pradesh. It additionally underlined how the Buddhist circuit is likely one of the favourite journey locations for each Nationwide and Worldwide guests.
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