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=> Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy told the Rajya Sabha that Punora Dham of Bihar has been included in the Ramayana circuit of the Swadesh Darshan scheme and in the Prasad scheme.

Key Points:

=> Maa Janaki Janmabhoomi Temple is located in Punaura Dham village of Sitamarhi district of Bihar, which is also known as Punaura Dham.

=> It is worth mentioning that the PRASAD scheme was launched in the year 2014-15 with the objective of improving the facilities and infrastructure at pilgrimage centers of all religions.

=> At the same time, Swadesh Darshan Scheme was started in the year 2014-15 for the theme based integrated development of tourist places like Ramayana Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Jain Circuit etc.

=> In Bihar, development of Patna Sahib under Prasad scheme and development of Jain circuit under Swadesh Darshan scheme, development of Kanwariya circuit, development of Gandhi circuit, Ramayana circuit and Buddhist circuit are included.

By: ASRAF UDDIN AHMED