Development of one Telangana tourism project under PRASHAD scheme completed; three ongoing
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The Union Ministry of Tourism approved four projects in Telangana under the PRASHAD scheme to enhance infrastructure at pilgrimage and heritage sites.
Background
The Union Ministry of Tourism approved four projects in Telangana with a total outlay of ₹146.50 crore. The development of the Jogulamba Devi Temple at Alampur is completed, while projects at Rudreshwara Temple (Bhadrachalam) and Goddess Renuka Yellamma Devasthanam are ongoing.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePRASHAD:A central government scheme aimed at strengthening tourism infrastructure at pilgrimage and heritage destinations.
- FactTotal outlay for the four Telangana projects under PRASHAD: ₹146.50 crore.
- PlaceJogulamba Devi Temple: Located at Alampur, Telangana.
- PlaceRudreshwara Temple: Located at Bhadrachalam, Telangana.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the PRASHAD scheme contributes to the development of religious tourism and the preservation of cultural heritage in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: Need for integrated amenities at high-footfall pilgrimage sites to manage tourist influx
- Heritage preservation: Balancing modern infrastructure development with the conservation of ancient architectural integrity
Keywords: Tourism infrastructure · Heritage conservation · Religious tourism · Public-private partnership · Cultural preservation
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