Bihar cabinet approves ₹10.40 cr VGF to operate direct flight between Gaya Ji-Bangkok
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The Bihar cabinet approved ₹10.40 crore in Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to facilitate direct flights between Gaya Ji and Bangkok to boost religious tourism.
Background
The Bihar cabinet approved ₹10.40 crore in VGF for a direct flight service between Gaya Ji and Bangkok. Indigo Airlines was selected to operate the service, which will initially consist of two weekly flights for a period of up to 12 months.
Facts for Prelims
- FactVGF amount approved by Bihar cabinet: ₹10.40 crore
- PostIndigo Airlines selected as the operator for the Gaya Ji-Bangkok flight
- PlaceGaya Ji, Bihar; Bangkok, Thailand
- FactBihar Contingency Fund allocation for rural healthcare: ₹747.97 crore
For Mains
Q. Discuss how public-private partnerships and Viability Gap Funding can enhance regional connectivity and promote religious tourism in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Tourism-led growth: Leveraging Buddhist heritage to stimulate international arrivals and local economic activity
- Fiscal strategy: Balancing state-funded subsidies (VGF) with private airline operational sustainability
- Infrastructure gap: Addressing the lack of direct international routes from tier-2 cities to global hubs
Keywords: Viability Gap Funding · Religious Tourism · Regional Connectivity · Public-Private Partnership · Buddhist Pilgrimage
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