Early Times Report
Mathura, Mar 30: Mathura Lok Sabha MP Hema Malini demanded a special package to develop Mathura as an international tourist destination, and requested its inclusion in the FY 26-27 budget, on Friday in Lok Sabha.
She said that Mathura is a popular tourist destination in India now, and Vrindavan is also witnessing a record number of tourists. The number is expected to go up since an airport is coming up in Jewar.
Mathura has the potential to become a key cultural and religious tourism destination. A special package is therefore needed to ensure world-class tourist facilities, to enhance Road and Rail connectivity, to provide for standard amenities, to develop the Yamuna Riverfront, and to develop and beautify Brij 84 Kos Parikrama Marg,” Hema Malini said.
Hema Malini said, we have seen a gradual rise in the number of foreign visitors and visitors from India. We need to upgrade our infrastructure if we aspire to become international tourist destination. My request to hon’ble Minister to include the package in this year’s budget will speed up the process.
“It’s my longstanding wish to highlight and preserve the route and major locations of Brij 84 Kos Parikrama,” she said. The package will help to preserve one of the richest cultural and religious heritages of the city.
The 84 Kos Parikrama covers a distance of 252 km and have major temples in UP and Rajasthan. |
