Government launches projects worth Rs 225 crore for Buddhist minorities – Dainik Savera Times
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New Delhi: The central government on Friday laid the virtual foundation stone of 38 projects worth Rs 225 crore for the development of the Buddhist community in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Union Territory Ladakh. Addressing the event, Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani said, “Today we dedicated the Rs 225 crore Buddhist Development Scheme for the growth and prosperity of the Buddhist minority.” The minister also announced financial assistance of Rs 30 crore to strengthen the Center for Advanced Study in Buddhist Studies in Delhi University. The center will focus on academic collaboration, promotion of research, preservation of the language and skill upgradation of the Buddhist population.
Ms Irani said, “Under the Buddhist Development Scheme, 10 projects worth Rs 41 crore have been given to Arunachal Pradesh and 10 projects worth Rs 43.98 lakh to Sikkim, 11 proposals worth Rs 25.45 crore to Himachal Pradesh, three proposals worth Rs 15.14 lakh to Uttarakhand and 14.50 Two proposals worth crores of rupees have been dedicated to Ladakh.” He expressed happiness at supporting the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies with two proposals worth Rs 85 crore. These projects are being implemented under the aegis of Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram.
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