Jharkhand: JMM, Cong demand tourism package, railway network expansion in Union Budget

Union Budget 2026: Government to transform 15 archaeological sites into cultural tourism hubs

In Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to develop 15 archaeological sites into immersive cultural destinations, signalling a shift from sightseeing to experience-led tourism. The idea is simple but strategic: preserve India’s civilisational heritage while making it more accessible, engaging, and economically viable for both domestic and international travellers. Key sites proposed for development include Lothal, Sarn…

Jharkhand: JMM, Cong demand tourism package, railway network expansion in Union Budget

Jharkhand: JMM, Cong demand tourism package, railway network expansion in Union Budget Ruling JMM and Congress on Saturday demanded a tourism package and expansion of the railway network in Jharkhand in the Union Budget. The Union Budget will be presented in Parliament on Sunday. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) general secretary and central spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya said, ''We want a special tourism package and expanded railway networks for…