A turban museum will be come up in Sri Anandpur Sahib that will showcase the importance of turbans in Indian culture, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Tuesday said.
Cheema on Tuesday presented the state's 2024-25 Budget, envisaging total outlay of more than Rs 2 lakh crore, providing special focus on health and education.
During his speech in the assembly, Cheema said, "Efforts are underway to build a turban museum at Sri Anandpur Sahib, showcasing the importance of turbans in Indian culture." Speaking on the tourism sector, Cheema said the Punjab Tourism Summit and Travel Mart - 2023 was held in Mohali with the aim to showcase the state's untapped tourism potential.
Another 22 fairs have been organised in the districts, showcasing Punjab's vibrant culture and rich heritage, he said.
"Under the Parshad scheme, development works have already started in Sri Chamkaur Sahib. The work to develop the Anglo-Sikh War Circuit is already underway and will be completed soon," he said.