Parliament Question: Inclusion of Temples in PRASHAD Scheme

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.+1267 ANSWERED ON 27.07.2026 INCLUSION OF TEMPLES IN PRASHAD SCHEME +1267. SHRI NARAYAN TATU RANE: Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state: (a) whether any proposal to cover Kunakeshwar Temple located in Devgad Taluka and Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple located in Malvan Taluka of Sindudurg district under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme has been received; (b) if so, the current status thereof; (c) if not, the details of the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to cover the said temples under the said scheme; and (d) the details of funds likely to be made available for the related developmental works? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT) (a) to (d): Ministry of Tourism under its Scheme “Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive” (PRASHAD) provides financial assistance to the State Governments (SGs) and Union Territory Administrations (UTAs) for development of tourism related infrastructure at identified religious and heritage sites across the country including the State of Maharashtra. This process is undertaken in consultation with concerned State Governments (SGs) and Union Territory Administrations (UTAs). Currently, no proposal is under consideration of the Ministry of Tourism to include Kunakeshwar Temple located in Devgad Taluka and Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple located in Malvan Taluka of Sindudurg district under the PRASHAD scheme. However, receiving proposals from the State Governments (SGs) and Union Territory Administrations (UTAs) for financial assistance for tourismprojects is a continuous process. The proposals received are examined with reference to the prescribed guidelines and financial assistance is extended for such projects subject to fulfilment of the stipulated conditions and availability of funds. *******