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FM Sitharaman proposes 'East Coast Industrial Corridor', 5 tourism destinations in 'Purvodaya' States in Union Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the launch of a scheme for the development of Buddhist circuits in six northeastern states as part of the 'Purvodaya' initiative. This aims to boost tourism and economic development in the region. The proposal of an 'East Coast Industrial Corridor' and the identification of 5 tourism destinations in these states are significant for exam preparation, as they indicate the government's focus on regional development and infrastructure creation.