In a strategic move to bolster tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government has initiated projects worth over ₹52 crore in Bareilly and Budaun, focusing on the Rohilkhand region as a spiritual and heritage tourism hub. Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh inaugurated projects totaling ₹7.3 crore and laid the foundation for new developments exceeding ₹44 crore. Notable initiatives include the ambitious ₹60-crore Nath Corridor project and the proposed Draupadi Swayamvar Theme Park, inspired by the Mahabharata. The government is also enhancing eco-tourism at Lilaur Lake and improving pilgrimage amenities around important shrines. In Budaun, the redevelopment of the historic Kachla Ganga Ghat with a budget of ₹17.92 crore aims to modernize facilities for devotees. These projects are anticipated to create numerous job opportunities in sectors like transport, hospitality, and handicrafts, positioning the Rohilkhand belt as a significant spiritual tourism corridor.