The district has got the international fame due to Mahaparinirvan place of Lord Buddha. The kushinagar is a part of Buddhist circuit. The district was originated by carving district Deoria on 13th May 1994. Being an ancient historical place lot of tourists from all over the world visit the district for their religious development. The main attraction of Kushinagar is the MAIN STUPA (a circular civil structure made on the ashes of crimination of LORD BUDDHA), a 6.10 metre statue of Lord Buddha which is the tallest statue of Lord Buddha found till date among all over the world and MAHA PARINIRVAN TEMPLE, which considered as holiest place in the world for Buddhist. Kushinagar district comes under the Gorakhpur Division. The district is divided into 6 Tehsils presided over by Sub Divisional Magistrate. Tehsils are further subdivided by 14 development Blocks comprising 141 Nyay Panchayat which covers 956 Gram Sabhas with 1620 revenue villages. The district administrative functions are administrated through E-governance and all the information available on the district website. Kushinagar is now witnessing and international airport also. In August 2021, the airport was licensed to operate as a custom notified airport, facilitating the movement of international passengers and Buddhist’s pilgrims.

The District Kushinagar is situated at 53 Kms. east from Gorakhpur on the National Highway No.28. It lies between latitudes 260 45’N & 830 24’E longitudes. The district H.Qrs. Padrauna is 71 Kms. from Gorakhpur and 336 Kms. from Lucknow. The geographical area of the district is measured as 2873.15 Sq.Kms. It is bounded by Maharajganj in west Gorakhpur in the southern west, Deoria in the south and the Bihar State in the East.

An official Census 2011 detail of Kushinagar, a district of Uttar Pradesh has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Uttar Pradesh. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Kushinagar District of Uttar Pradesh. In 2011, Kushinagar had population of 3564544 of which male and female were 1818055 and 1746489 respectively. In 2001 census, Kushinagar had a population of 2893196 of which males were 1473637 and remaining 1419559 were females. Kushinagar District population constituted 1.78 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Kushinagar District was at 1.74 percent of Maharashtra population. There was change of 23.20 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Kushinagar District recorded increase of 28.23 percent to its population compared to 1991.

The Kushinagar District is majorly Tarai area. The topography of Kushinagar is comprised of alluvial soil, sand, gravels. The district is a level plain varied by a few gentle undulations and slopes, sometimes abrupt, which lead down to the valley. Being a tourist place the ideal season for tourist is from October to March. The temperature ranges from 50 to 450. The agriculture land is most suitable for sugarcane, paddy, wheat, fruits, and turmeric. Tube wells are the major source of irrigation. Summers are extremely hot with temperatures rising to the 40-to-46-degree Celsius range. The total forest covered area of Kushinagar is 817 Hectare, out of the total area of district 2906 Sq.Kms. The forest availability of Kushinagar district is of evergreen forest. The Neem, Mango, Mauha, Saal, Sagaun, Bamboo are main trees of Kushinagar District

As given in the following table, MSME industries across the sectors of food/agro-based industries, repair & servicing, wood, metal, apparel, chemical, leather, engineering etc. are the key economy drivers of the district. Repairing service industries, Food Products, Ready garments contribute most in terms of employment and revenue, food products are highest among all the enterprises and work force is employed in this vertical. There is no large scale or public sector undertaking in the district. There is no large-scale industries and public sector undertakings in the district. Some sugar factories ae there which produce the sugar and distillery from the sugar cane. 1. New India Sugar Mills Ltd., Dhadha Bujurg, Hata, Kushinagar (Main Produce: Sugar) 2. Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd., Ram Kola, Kushinagar (Main Produce: Electricity) 3. The United Provinces Sugar Co. Ltd., Sevarhi, Kushi, Kushinagar (Main Produce: Sugar) 4. J.R.Organics Ltd., Kaptanganj, Kushinagar (Main Produce : Distillery) 5. India Pottas Ltd. (IPL), Khadda, Kushinagar (Main Produce : Sugar) Food products are the leading industrial face in the district under MSME with 669 units and is the most prominent and economy contributing sector of the district. It is followed by sectors such as Misc. manufacturing and the Repair and installation of machinery and Equipment, respectively as 266 & 202 units in the district. The area of Kushinagar district is spread over the 2906 sq. km. The total population of the district is 3,564,544. The total male population of District is 1,818,055 and the total female population is 1,746,489. As per the census 2011 there is a change of 23.20 percent compared to the population in 2001 .

Potential Areas for new MSMEs
► Agro based industry
► Readymade Garments
► Engineering products
► Hotel Industry
► Tourism Industry
► Repair & Maintenance of Auto mobiles Potential areas for service industry
► Repairing & Maintenance of automobile & Machineries
► Tourism industry
► BPO/KPO industry
► Computer Hardware & Software industry
► Electronics & telecommunication industry
► Organic Farming & Organic Product industry
► Handicrafts & handmade products Industry
► Art & Artisan product Industry

The total export from Kushinagar is approximately INR 14.13 Crore for the period September 2020 to November 2021. The following table depicts the value of export of major products from Kushinagar:

Kushinagar is an ancient city in the north-eastern part of Uttar Pradesh. Kushinagar is known for production of door mats, yoga mats and other Banana Fiber Products. The Kushinagar District is among major Banana producing districts in Uttar Pradesh. As per data of National Horticulture Board, the banana is produced in the 14.3 thousand Hectare area in this district and total production of Banana was 65055.00 (thousand MT) in 2018-19 . This district has recorded the 2nd maximum productivity in the state. The Banana as a raw material is abundantly available in the district for food processing. More than 3000 farmer families are associated with Banana Cultivation. Major Banana producing varieties in the district are G 9 (Grand Naine), Alpan, Malbhog, Harvesta, Robusta, Hari Chaal, Singapuri, Dwarf Cavendish and Basrai Dwarf. Despite abundance of raw material, due to lack of infrastructure and awareness, the banana Argo-processing Industry is at infancy in the district. There is only 2 home based units working Banana fiber and food processing sector in the cluster making banana chips and banana pickle

Banana Fibre Products was selected as the focus product for the district of Kushinagar under ODOP program. Banana Fibre Products is an ancient art nurtured over generations in the rural areas of the district. Banana Fibre Products craft from Kushinagar is uniquely identified due to its of being made in Kushinagar which is locally available in the region too. The Banana Fibre Products in the district is known for its door mat, yoga mat, chappal, mejposh, made by banana fibre, cotton thread and other tinny items like wooden base etc. Banana Fibre Products has been identified as ODOP product to sustain this craft and promote them into the international market.

The following are the key products manufactured in the cluster:

There is no GI tag is conferred yet to the Banana Fibre Products of the Kushinagar.;

There are no industry associations to help and to raise the voice of Banana Fibre Products artisans and Farmers. The potential associations can be by MOU between the Banana farmers and either one or all the institutions like ‘National Horticulture Board’, ‘Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)’, ‘ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana’ etc.;

The following table lists the HS codes under which the products are exported from the district: Current Scenario The export scenario of India and Uttar Pradesh have been analysed basis the export statistics of HS codes mentioned above under which Banana Fibre Products are exported. Alongside are the key facts pertaining to the analysed product codes. Based on our analysis, we have identified key synergies that should be developed to expand our current reach and potential; These synergies are divided into immediate and long term. The immediate synergies include countries with Signed FTA’s, high growth potential, and one is catered by India and not UP. Whereas the long-term synergies include countries with untapped market potential which can only be fulfilled if UP’s exporters comply and raise the quality of the product to the highest standards, freight rates are more subsidized and major efforts is required in marketing which will require time to accommodate the same. ;

The export scenario of India and Uttar Pradesh and then deep dives into the export statistics of Banana products 5303 & 080390 Fresh or dried bananas (excluding plantains) stating the target countries for market expansion for the products. No exports of Banana Fibre product take from District Kushinagar. India exported USD 120590 Thousand value of Banana products in 2020. India's exports represent 0.9% of world exports for this product. The value of India’s exports has gradually increased since 2015-2019, There has been an increase by CAGR 8% in the past 5 years, and as per data FY 2015-19 for exports from India. (as per the trade map and UPEPB Data)

Banana Fibre Products are being exported from India under the category of natural fibre products with the products of jute as well. Hence there is need to export theses banana fibre products under the HSN code to explore the further market of untapped banana fibre user countries. The following countries UK, France, USA, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Netherlands, Italy, Canada, Poland, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden and Spain come under Long-term priority market as these are those markets where the untapped market potential can only be fulfilled if UP exporters comply and raise the quality of the product to the highest standards, freight rates are more subsidized and major efforts is required in marketing which will require time to accommodate the same.

It belongs to the Great Lord Buddha, founder of Buddhism, who delivered his last sermon, attained “Mahaparinirvana” and was cremated at Ramabhar (Kushinagar). Buddha’s cremation was done at” Mukut Bandhan” (Ramabhar), where ‘Mallas’ constructed a big stupa over the ashes. Later, Ashoka, the great, had also renovated it. Chinese travellers, Fa Hien & Hieun Tsang have also mentioned” Kushinara” in their Travel-Memo. It is also associated with Lord Mahavir, 24th tirthankar of Jain Sect, founder of Jainism. It is believed that Lord Mahavir passed away or attained Parinirvana at Pawa. As per Pali Tripitak, Pawa was the second capital of the Mallas, the first being Kushinara. Pawa is now being identified with present day ‘Fazilnagar’, a place 16 kms South – East of Kushinagar. The district of Kushinagar had been witness to the glorious ancient history and culture. It is believed to be an important centre for Vaishnav, Shiv, Shaktipeeth, Buddha, Mahavir etc. Situtaed on the bank of river Gandak and nearerto the terai of the Himalayas, this region was an ideal ‘Meditation Place’ for sages, saints’ hermits and Mahatamas who were attracted by its pious. tranquil and charming natural surroundings. Archeological excavation has yielded rich collection of antiquities. Artistic artifacts and statues of various gods and goddesses. The significance of this region is also due to being ‘Link – route ‘of ancient highways. Among them were important highways Ayodhya – Janakpur (Bihar), Rajgrih – Vaishali – Shrawasti, Maharshi Valmiki’s Ashram, Ashoka, the great Mauryas, Pillars routes, passing through this district. As the data sourced from regional department of tourism shows that total 1006764 numbers of domestic and 89693 foreign tourists visited the kushinagar during the year 2019.

There are several places and temples which are related to the Mahatma Buddha is important for the pilgrimages to visit such as:
► Nirvana Stupa
► Ramabhar Stupa
► Japanese Temple
► Mahaparinirvana Temple
► Watt Thai Temple
► Buddha Museum
► Mathakuar shrine
► Burmese Temple
► Chinese Temple etc.

There is no tourism association and SPVs working for the development and support to increase the tourism in Kushinagar

The district of Kushinagar is rich in Agri products like jaggery, sugar, banana, and banana products