- Kesariya Buddha Stupa to be developed as eco-tourism hub.
- Master plan includes Zen, meditation, Vipassana centers.
- Sarottar Lake expansion for boating and recreation.
Jagran State Bureau, Patna | The world-famous Kesariya Buddhist Stupa will be developed as both a historical site and an eco-tourism destination on Bihar's tourism map. The government has intensified its efforts in this direction.
Officials Asked To Work On Detailed Master Plan
Anand Kishor, Additional Chief Secretary of the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, inspected the Kesariya Stupa and held a high-level review meeting with officials, directing them to prepare a detailed master plan for the overall development of the entire area, including the stupa.
Zen Park, Children's park, Meditation center, Vipassana Center And Several Other Facilities To Be Set Up
Under this proposed plan, the Kesariya Stupa complex is set to become a new hub for tourism and spiritual experiences. A Zen park, children's park, meditation center, Vipassana center, eco-friendly huts, attractive landscaping, parking, a cafeteria, and other modern tourism facilities will be developed at the tourist site.
At the same time, boating, park, and recreational facilities will be expanded, developing the naturally beautiful Sarottar Lake as an eco-tourism destination.
At the meeting, East Champaran District Magistrate Saurabh Suman Yadav proposed the development of Sarottar Lake and suggested providing the necessary land for the overall expansion of the stupa, which was agreed upon.
The Regional Chief Conservator of Forests of Muzaffarpur suggested developing a Zen Park, a Children's Park, and a Meditation Center, while the Sub-Divisional Officer of Chakia proposed establishing a Vipassana Center.
The Additional Chief Secretary agreed to both proposals and directed their inclusion in the master plan. Hari Om Sharan, Superintendent Archaeologist of the Archaeological Survey of India, the Muzaffarpur Regional Chief Conservator of Forests, the Motihari Forest Division Officer, and senior officials from various departments were present at the meeting.