Union Budget 2025: Major Boost for Tourism and Infrastructure

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-01T15:27:38.371925+05:30

- The government will develop the top 50 tourist sites in partnership with states and extend MUDRA loans to homestays, announced Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. - Medical tourism will be promoted with private sector collaboration, and special focus will be given to destinations related to Lord Buddha. - Financial support for the Western Kosi Canal will benefit 50,000 hectares in Bihar's Mithilanchal region. Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/business/budget/government-to-extend-mudra-loans-to-homestays-develop-50-tourism-sites-in-partnership-with-states/article69167522.ece), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/govt-to-offer-mudra-loans-for-homestays-develop-50-tourism-sites-with-states-101738392591779.html), [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/travel/budget-for-tourism-sector-govt-to-boost-tourism-in-india-with-new-destinations-medical-travel-homestays-article-12926813.html), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/travel/govt-to-extend-mudra-loans-to-homestays-develop-50-tourism-sites-in-partnership-with-states-7609548), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/union-budget-2025-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-focuses-on-tourism-with-visa-waiver-and-mudra-loans-11738388086696.html), [Dt Next](https://www.dtnext.in/news/business/govt-to-extend-mudra-loans-to-homestays-develop-50-tourism-sites-in-partnership-with-states-821383)

The government will develop the top 50 tourist sites in partnership with states and extend MUDRA loans to homestays, announced Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Medical tourism will be promoted with private sector collaboration, and special focus will be given to destinations related to Lord Buddha.
Financial support for the Western Kosi Canal will benefit 50,000 hectares in Bihar's Mithilanchal region.

Source: The Hindu, Hindustan Times, Moneycontrol, Ndtv, Mint, Dt Next