Mumbai, March 6 -- The Maharashtra government, in the state Budget has made several important announcements aimed at promoting tourism, religious, and cultural development.

The government led by Devendra Fadnavis will launch a ropeway project at Vasota Fort. In addition, the responsibility for the development of the state's five Jyotirlinga pilgrimage sites will be assigned to senior IAS officers.

The first phase of the development plan for Pandharpur Temple has been completed, and the second phase is currently underway.

Furthermore, religious sites associated with the Mahanubhava Panth will also be developed. During the Golden Jubilee year of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, modern facilities will be developed at 50 to...