Redevelopment of Temple Corridors and Pilgrimage Sites

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Tourism is furthering its schemes, PRASHAD and Swadesh Darshan, by providing financial assistance to State Governments and UT Administrations for developing tourism-related infrastructure, specifically at major pilgrimage sites and temple corridors. Various projects have been sanctioned for pilgrimage destinations during 2025. Projects are implemented according to approved guidelines, with Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) prepared in consultation with various stakeholders. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Ministry Objectives:** * Boosting tourism, conserving local culture, generating employment, and strengthening the local economy. * **Project Implementation:** * Projects are formulated and implemented according to approved guidelines for sustainable and responsible tourism. * DPRs are prepared in consultation with State Governments, UT Administrations, local bodies, and other stakeholders. * Consultations ensure the spiritual integrity and ingenuity of the sites are maintained. * DPRs incorporate sustainable operation and maintenance plans. * **Sanctioned Interventions:** * Queue management complexes, waiting halls, widening of approach roads. * CCTVs for pilgrim safety, parking, tourist information centers, last-mile connectivity. * Solid and pious waste management systems, illumination, sanitation, amenities centers, interpretation facilities, rainwater harvesting. * **List of pilgrimage projects sanctioned under PRASHAD, SD 2.0 and CBDD Scheme in 2025:** * Andhra Pradesh: Enriching Buddhist Heritage and Cultural Experiences at Nagarjuna Sagar (CBDD) - Sanction Cost: 25.00 Cr., Amount Authorised: 2.50 Cr. * Andhra Pradesh: Development of Abhobilam as a Spiritual Odyssey (CBDD) - Sanction Cost: 24.99 Cr., Amount Authorised: 2.50 Cr. * Bihar: Development of the Buddhist Meditation & Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya (SD 2.0) - Sanction Cost: 165.44 Cr., Amount Authorised: 16.54 Cr. * Bihar: Development of Ambika Bhawani Temple, Saran (PRASHAD) - Sanction Cost: 13.29 Cr., Amount Authorised: 0.00 Cr. * Himachal Pradesh: Development of Maa Chintpurni Devi Temple, Una (SD 2.0) - Sanction Cost: 56.26 Cr., Amount Authorised: 5.63 Cr. * Jharkhand: Tourism Infrastructure Development at Ramrekha Dham (CBDD) - Sanction Cost: 18.87 Cr., Amount Authorised: 1.87 Cr. * Kerala: Thalassery: The Spritiual Nexus (CBDD) - Sanction Cost: 25.00 Cr., Amount Authorised: 2.50 Cr. * Karnataka: Development of Renuka Yallama Devi temple (PRASHAD) - Sanction Cost: 18.37 Cr., Amount Authorised: 0.00 Cr. * Karnataka: Development of Basic Amenities at Papnash Temple, Bidar dist. (PRASHAD) - Sanction Cost: 22.25 Cr., Amount Authorised: 6.30 Cr. * Madhya Pradesh: Development of Pitambara Peeth Datia (SD 2.0) - Sanction Cost: 44.24 Cr., Amount Authorised: 4.42 Cr. * Madhya Pradesh: Orchha A Medieval Splendour 2.0 (CBDD) - Sanction Cost: 25.00 Cr., Amount Authorised: 2.50 Cr. * Meghalaya: Nartiang Spiritual & Cultural Centre (CBDD) - Sanction Cost: 24.87 Cr., Amount Authorised: 2.49 Cr. * Mizoram: Development of Basic Amenities under PRASHAD scheme in Vangchhia, Champhai District (PRASHAD) - Sanction Cost: 5.47 Cr., Amount Authorised: 1.56 Cr. * Nagaland: Soulful Trails: The Impur Heritage Experience (CBDD) - Sanction Cost: 24.94 Cr., Amount Authorised: 2.49 Cr. * Punjab: Heritage Street -A Symbol of Peace and Harmony at Sri Anandpur Sahib (CBDD) - Sanction Cost: 24.90 Cr., Amount Authorised: 2.49 Cr. * Puducherry: Development of Pilgrim Facilites& Tourist attractions for Sri Dharbaranyeswara Temple (PRASHAD) - Sanction Cost: 25.94 Cr., Amount Authorised: 0.00 Cr. * Rajasthan: Development works at Shri KhatuShyam Ji Temple (Sikar) (SD 2.0) - Sanction Cost: 87.87 Cr., Amount Authorised: 8.79 Cr. * Rajasthan: Development Works at Shri Karnimatamandir, Bikaner (SD 2.0) - Sanction Cost: 22.58 Cr., Amount Authorised: 2.26 Cr. * Rajasthan: Development of Malaseri Dungri, Bhilwara District (SD 2.0) - Sanction Cost: 48.73 Cr., Amount Authorised: 4.87 Cr. * Sikkim: Kabi Chronicles: A journey through Unity and Heritage (CBDD) - Sanction Cost: 24.96 Cr., Amount Authorised: 2.50 Cr. * Tamil Nadu: Iconic transformation of Rameswaram (CBDD) - Sanction Cost: 20.01 Cr., Amount Authorised: 2.00 Cr. * Tamil Nadu: Development of 8 Navagraha Temples (PRASHAD) - Sanction Cost: 40.94 Cr., Amount Authorised: 0.00 Cr. * Telangana: Development of Basic Amenities at goddess Renuka Yellama Devasthanam (PRASHAD) - Sanction Cost: 4.22 Cr., Amount Authorised: 0.00 Cr. * Uttarakhand: Development of Kainchi Dham Campus (CBDD) - Sanction Cost: 17.60 Cr., Amount Authorised: 1.76 Cr. * All projects have Ongoing Status. **Impact Analysis** **State Governments (SGs) / UT Administrations (UTs)** * **Impact:** They receive financial assistance to develop tourism-related infrastructure, particularly pilgrimage sites and temple corridors. * **Action Required:** Consult with relevant stakeholders to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) according to the approved guidelines. Implement and maintain projects sustainably. **Local Bodies and Other Stakeholders** * **Impact:** Their input is considered in the preparation of DPRs to ensure the spiritual integrity of the sites is maintained and that the projects align with local needs and concerns. * **Action Required:** Participate in consultations during the DPR preparation phase to provide input and feedback. **Pilgrims/Tourists** * **Impact:** Improved amenities and infrastructure at pilgrimage sites, enhancing the overall experience. * **Action Required:** None specified.

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