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Cabinet clears 5-star hotels in Rajgir, resort in Vaishali
Patna: The state cabinet on Tuesday approved proposals for the construction of two five-star hotels in Rajgir, Nalanda district, and a five-star resort in Vaishali district under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.
Both locations hold major Buddhist, historical, religious and mythological significance, and, after Bodh Gaya in Gaya district, continue to draw rising numbers of domestic and international tourists.
"The proposal moved by the tourism department is important because the two places are of historical, religious and cultural significance. They have also been attracting tourists in large numbers. The two five-star hotels at Rajgir and a five-star resort at Vaishali will provide them modern facilities that match international standards," additional chief secretary of the cabinet secretariat department, S Siddharth, said after the meeting chaired by CM Nitish Kumar.
Buddha Samyak Darshan Sangrahalaya in Vaishali, inaugurated recently, has already strengthened the district's position on the tourist map. Rajgir, with its Buddhist and historical sites, international cricket stadium, modern sports complex and proximity to the Jain pilgrimage site Pawapuri, is also emerging as a key international destination.
"With the construction of the two five-star hotels at Rajgir and a five-star resort at Vaishali, quality accommodation with modern amenities will be available outside the state capital as well.
This will encourage greater tourist inflow into the state and promote the economic and social development of adjoining areas," Siddharth said.
He added that the govt would provide land to private investors selected through bidding. At Rajgir, 10 acres have been earmarked — five acres for each hotel — while in Vaishali, a resort will be developed on 10 acres of a 70-acre site.
The plots will be leased for a fixed term to the private developers, who will undertake the construction. The tourism department has been authorised to take all necessary decisions in accordance with the Infrastructure Development Enabling Amendment Act, 2023. Upon expiry of the lease, the govt will decide on the future management of the properties and assets.
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