mahabodhi gets MHA nod for foreign funds
BODH GAYA, Dec. 28 -- Intervention by the ministry of home affairs (MHA) has resolved a long-pending issue related to the utilisation of donations received in foreign currency for the upkeep of the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Following an order issued by the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) wing of the MHA, the State Bank of India (SBI) branch at Bodh Gaya has begun accepting foreign currency from 13 countries.
The Mahabodhi Temple complex, including the Bodhi Tree where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, is the most sacred shrine for Buddhists worldwide. Lakhs of devotees visit the site every year. P3...
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