Jaipur: Finance Minister Dia Kumari, while presenting the state budget on Wednesday, said that during occasions like Diwali, Holi, Shivratri and Ramnavmi, special programs will be organized in 600 temples of Rajasthan on which Rs 13 crore will be spent.

"In order to enable the common people to celebrate various festivals like Diwali, Holi, Shivratri and Ramnavmi with full joy and devotion, it is proposed to organize special decorations and aarti programs on these occasions in about 600 temples. Rs 13 crore spent on this Will go.” " he said in his budget speech.

He said that various development works will be carried out at various temples and other religious places to promote religious tourism.

He announced the development of Khatu Shyam Temple in Sikar district at a cost of Rs 100 crore on the lines of the development of Ayodhya and Kashi Vishwanath.

It is noteworthy that every year lakhs of people from different states visit the temple of the famous deity Khatu Shyamji.

The Finance Minister announced a new tourism policy and formation of Rajasthan Tourism Development Board to promote tourism in the state.

He proposed Rajasthan Tourism Infrastructure and Capacity Building Fund and the works will be undertaken with Rs 5,000 crore during the tenure of the present state government.

He also inaugurated development works worth Rs 100 crore under Rajasthan Heritage Conservation and Development Authority, Jaipur Walled City Heritage Development Scheme, beautification and development works at White Mahal, Pratap Phulwari and Pratap Nahar at Vair (Bharatpur), 'Rajasthan Mandapam' at Jaipur. declare. For meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions.

The minister also announced EV-based transport system for Pandupol (religious place) in Sariska and Trinetra Ganesh temple in Ranthambore.