02/02/2026
Destination Strategy and Development Plan for Gaya-Bodhgaya & Nalanda-Rajgir
■₹2,000+ crore investment: across all 4 destinations.
Tourism growth by 2030: International tourist arrivals projected to reach 2.51 lakh, with domestic arrivals rising to 40 lakh.
Longer visitor stays: Average duration of stay expected to increase from 1-2 days to 3-4 days.
Job creation boost: Estimated generation of 3.4 lakh direct jobs and 6.5 lakh indirect jobs.