Tourism Budget 2026: The government has given special focus on the development and conservation of 15 architectural and heritage sites of the country. Know which sites are there. | which 15 architecture and heritage sites in India are getting focus under Modi Government’s Tourism Budget 2026. By giving a special place to heritage and culture tourism in the budget, the government has increased the focus on those architectural sites which were waiting for conservation and development for decades.
In the budget, it has been announced to develop 15 archaeological sites including Lothal, Dholavira, Rakhigarhi, Adichanallur, Sarnath, Hastinapur and Leh Palace. The aim of the Modi government is to make these sites not just a place to visit, but a vibrant experiential cultural destination. This will give new strength to tourism, local employment and international identity in these areas.
Modi government has decided to establish National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid, through which digital documentation of all the cultural, spiritual and historical places of the country will be done. This initiative will bring India’s architectural heritage to the global platform and will also give a new dimension to research, education and tourism.
The Budget has announced the development of an Integrated East Coast Industrial Corridor, of which Durgapur will be a major node. Along with this, 5 new tourism destinations will be developed in 5 north-eastern states and the facility of 4,000 e-buses will be provided. This decision will improve connectivity and make access to architectural sites easier.
The plan to develop Buddhist circuits in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura can make India a global spiritual tourism hub. It is clear from these initiatives that the strategy of the Modi government is to make the legacy not a burden but a strength for the future. These 15 architectural sites of the country are now going to become not just the story of the past, but the new identity of developed India.