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Patna and Bodhgaya selected for Kalagram by Centre

Patna and Bodhgaya selected for Kalagram by Centre

Patna, Mar 24 (UNI) Centre has selected Patna and Bodh Gaya to set up Kalagram to promote art and cultural heritage of the country.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary posted a letter to this effect on social media account " X " informing state government about decision of the Centre to set up Kalagram in Patna and Bodhgaya of the state. One Kalagram each would be set up in Patna and Bodhgaya for promotion and conservation of the rich cultural heritage of the country.
Chaudhary expressed his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the decision of the Central government to set up to " Kalagram " in Bihar. He said that Bihar would get further boost in the tourism sector with setting up of Kalagram.

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