Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman made many big announcements regarding Lakshadweep, emphasis is on increasing tourism.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the interim budget on February 1, 2024. This is the last budget of the second term of the Modi government and in view of the Lok Sabha elections, it is being considered as the last budget. The general public had high expectations from this budget. Along with this, the tourism sector was also waiting for many announcements in the budget. Lakshadweep has benefited the most this year, on which special focus has been given in the budget. Especially after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep, there is full attention on this.

This is special for Lakshadweep

In this budget, it has been decided to give a special gift to Lakshadweep. Regarding Lakshadweep, the Finance Minister said that many new projects related to tourism have been brought. This will help in promoting tourism on many islands. Especially after the global dispute with the leaders of Maldives, there has been an increase in tourism to Lakshadweep. Under this, the Central Government is also going to implement new projects in Lakshadweep with the aim of increasing the amenities, which will also expand employment.

Infrastructure is also being prepared for Lakshadweep. This is being brought into consideration in view of the increasing interest of tourists. In view of the increasing demand for domestic tourist places, port connectivity and tourism infrastructure will be promoted. Along with this, 40 thousand railway bogies will also be converted into Vande Bharat bogies. The government has decided to bring three new rail corridors. Along with this, focus will also be kept on the mall corridor. It is noteworthy that now emphasis is being laid on making Lakshadweep more convenient for tourists with many facilities like regular flights, quality hotels.