Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 1, announced the development of 15 archaeological sites as “vibrant experiential cultural destinations” to boost heritage tourism. In her Budget speech, she named seven of these sites, while the remaining eight are yet to be disclosed. Take a look at the seven sites announced so far:
By Asmita Pant February 1, 2026, 7:43:56 PM IST (Published)





