Sankisa and Atranji Kheda: Etah MP raised the demand for tourism development in Parliament
Lok Sabha MP Devesh Shakya demanded a special package from the Tourism Minister for the beautification and development of Sankisa and Atranji Kheda in Parliament. A plan to improve rest houses and infrastructure was discussed to make these places more attractive for tourists. He also stressed the need for a tourism package for the pilgrimage sites of Shoro Sikar region.
INDC Network: New Delhi: Sankisa and Ataranji Kheda: These MPs raised the demand for tourism development in Parliament.
Sankisa and Ataranji Kheda: Emphasis on development of Buddhist pilgrimage sites
Devesh Shakya, Member of Parliament from Eta in the Lok Sabha, raised an important demand for tourism and development of two major pilgrimage sites, Sankisa (Farrukhabad) and Ataranji Kheda (Eta), located in his Lok Sabha. Thousands of tourists visit these places every year, but the lack of basic facilities is causing inconvenience to the tourists. The MP said that the beautification and better management of these places is very necessary to promote tourism.
Sankisa: Significance of Buddhist pilgrimage sites
Sankissa is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site, where millions of Buddhist followers come from home and abroad every year. Many countries have built their own Buddhist temples here. The MP demanded the renovation of a rest house in Sankisa.
Ataranji Kheda: A historical pilgrimage site
Ataranji is an important pilgrimage site located in Kheda, Eta district, where thousands of people visit every year. The MP emphasized on the need to develop tourism facilities and build rest houses for tourists here.
Shoron Sikar: Center of Faith
Stating that Shoron Sikar area of Kasganj district is also a major pilgrimage site, the MP said that this place should be developed with better facilities under the tourism department.
Analysis of events (table)
| location | Importance | asked for |
|---|---|---|
| Sankisa (Farrukhabad) | Buddhist pilgrimage site; Millions of tourists come | Renovation, beautification of rest house |
| Ataranji Kheda (Eta) | Historic pilgrimage sites; Arrival of thousands of tourists | Construction of rest houses, tourism facilities |
| Shoron Sikar (Kasganj) | A major center of faith | Special package for tourism development |
The need for tourism development
Parliamentarian Devesh Shakya specifically requested the Minister of Tourism in Parliament to prepare a tourism package for these pilgrimage sites. This will not only preserve the religious and cultural importance of these places, but also contribute to regional economic development.
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