Redevelopment of Temple Corridors and Pilgrimage Sites
Redevelopment of Temple Corridors and Pilgrimage Sites
The Ministry of Tourism, through its ongoing schemes of Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) and Swadesh Darshan, complements the efforts of the State Governments (SGs) and UT Administrations (UTs) by extending financial assistance to SGs/UTs for the development of tourism-related infrastructure across the country including major pilgrimage sites and temple corridors.
During the year 2025, various projects for the development of pilgrimage destinations have been sanctioned under the above-mentioned schemes. The details of the funds sanctioned, released, utilised along with the present status of these projects in the country including Madhya Pradesh and Bihar are given in the Annexure.
Under the above-mentioned schemes, projects are formulated and implemented in accordance with the approved guidelines to ensure sustainable and responsible tourism. The Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) are prepared in consultations with the respective State Governments and UT Administrations, local bodies, and other stakeholders. The said consultations are undertaken to ensure that spiritual integrity and ingenuity of the sites are maintained while developing various amenities for improving overall pilgrim/tourist experience. The DPR submitted to the Ministry of Tourism also incorporates sustainable operation and maintenance plans for the proposed projects.
To address challenges such as overcrowding, environmental degradation, infrastructure strain in high-footfall pilgrimage sites and to improve pilgrimage experience, the Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned various interventions such as Queue management complex, Waiting halls, Widening of approach roads, CCTVs for pilgrim safety, Parking, Tourist Information Centre, last-mile connectivity, solid and pious waste management systems, illumination, sanitation, amenities centres, interpretation facilities, rainwater harvesting among others. Also, under the Central Sector Schemes of PRASHAD and Swadesh Darshan, the Ministry seeks to develop tourism infrastructure in a holistic and sustainable manner with the objective of boosting tourism, conserving local culture, generating employment and strengthening the local economy across the country.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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Sunil Kumar Tiwari
ANNEXURE
List of pilgrimage projects sanctioned under PRASHAD, SD 2.0 and CBDD Scheme in 2025
Sr.
No.
State
Scheme
Project Name
Sanction Year
Sanction Cost
(₹ Cr.)
Amount Authorised
(₹ Cr.)
Amount Utilised (₹ Cr.)
Status
1
Andhra Pradesh
CBDD
Enriching Buddhist Heritage and Cultural Experiences at Nagarjuna Sagar
March 2025
25.00
2.50
0.00
Ongoing
2
Andhra Pradesh
CBDD
Development of Abhobilam as a Spiritual Odyssey
March 2025
24.99
2.50
0.00
Ongoing
3
Bihar
SD 2.0
Development of the Buddhist Meditation & Experience Centre, Bodh Gaya
March 2025
165.44
16.54
0.00
Ongoing
4
Bihar
PRASHAD
Development of Ambika Bhawani Temple, Saran
March 2025
13.29
0.00
0.00
Ongoing
5
Himachal Pradesh
SD 2.0
Development of Maa Chintpurni Devi Temple, Una
July 2025
56.26
5.63
0.00
Ongoing
6
Jharkhand
CBDD
Tourism Infrastructure Development at Ramrekha Dham
March 2025
18.87
1.87
0.00
Ongoing
6
Kerala
CBDD
Thalassery: The Spritiual Nexus
March 2025
25.00
2.50
0.00
Ongoing
7
Karnataka
PRASHAD
Development of Renuka Yallama Devi temple
March 2025
18.37
0.00
0.00
Ongoing
8
Karnataka
PRASHAD
Development of Basic Amenities at Papnash Temple, Bidar dist.
March 2025
22.25
6.30
0.00
Ongoing
9
Madhya Pradesh
SD 2.0
Development of Pitambara Peeth Datia
July 2025
44.24
4.42
0.00
Ongoing
10
Madhya Pradesh
CBDD
Orchha A Medieval Splendour 2.0
March 2025
25.00
2.50
0.00
Ongoing
11
Meghalaya
CBDD
Nartiang Spiritual & Cultural Centre
March 2025
24.87
2.49
0.00
Ongoing
12
Mizoram
PRASHAD
Development of Basic Amenities under PRASHAD scheme in Vangchhia, Champhai District
March 2025
5.47
1.56
0.00
Ongoing
13
Nagaland
CBDD
Soulful Trails: The Impur Heritage Experience
March 2025
24.94
2.49
0.00
Ongoing
14
Punjab
CBDD
Heritage Street -A Symbol of Peace and Harmony at Sri Anandpur Sahib
March 2025
24.90
2.49
0.00
Ongoing
15
Puducherry
PRASHAD
Development of Pilgrim Facilites& Tourist attractions for Sri Dharbaranyeswara Temple
March 2025
25.94
0.00
0.00
Ongoing
16
Rajasthan
SD 2.0
Development works at Shri KhatuShyam Ji Temple (Sikar)
March 2025
87.87
8.79
0.00
Ongoing
17
Rajasthan
SD 2.0
Development Works at Shri Karnimatamandir, Bikaner
July 2025
22.58
2.26
0.00
Ongoing
18
Rajasthan
SD 2.0
Development of Malaseri Dungri, Bhilwara District
July 2025
48.73
4.87
0.00
Ongoing
19
Sikkim
CBDD
Kabi Chronicles: A journey through Unity and Heritage
March 2025
24.96
2.50
0.00
Ongoing
20
Tamil Nadu
CBDD
Iconic transformation of Rameswaram
March 2025
20.01
2.00
0.00
Ongoing
21
Tamil Nadu
PRASHAD
Development of 8 Navagraha Temples
March 2025
40.94
0.00
0.00
Ongoing
22
Telangana
PRASHAD
Development of Basic Amenities at goddess RenukaYellama Devasthanam
March 2025
4.22
0.00
0.00
Ongoing
23
Uttarakhand
CBDD
Development of Kainchi Dham Campus
March 2025
17.60
1.76
0.00
Ongoing
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