{"id":64407,"date":"2025-12-08T09:11:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T09:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/08\/centre-redesigning-prasad-scheme-pilgrim-tourism\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T09:11:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T09:11:52","slug":"centre-redesigning-prasad-scheme-pilgrim-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/08\/centre-redesigning-prasad-scheme-pilgrim-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"Centre Redesigning PRASAD Scheme to Enhance Pilgrim Tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Union Government is taking significant steps to <strong>boost pilgrim tourism<\/strong> through its <strong>PRASAD scheme<\/strong> (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive). Culture Minister <strong>Gajendra Singh Shekhawat<\/strong> informed the Lok Sabha on Monday that the government is redesigning this vital initiative.<\/p>\n<p>During the <strong>Question Hour<\/strong>, Shekhawat outlined that the government has sanctioned <strong>54 projects<\/strong> under the scheme over the past <strong>ten years<\/strong>. He emphasized the need for a redesign as the current financial cycle of the scheme nears completion.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>PRASAD scheme<\/strong>, launched in <strong>2014-15<\/strong>, aims to focus on the development, beautification, and rejuvenation of major pilgrimage sites across India. This initiative plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall experience for millions of pilgrims each year.<\/p>\n<p>In his briefing, the minister detailed that the primary goals of the PRASAD scheme include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhancing <strong>tourist infrastructure<\/strong> at key pilgrimage sites,<\/li>\n<li>Improving <strong>facilities and accessibility<\/strong> for visitors, and<\/li>\n<li>Providing a better <strong>overall experience<\/strong> for pilgrims and tourists alike.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Shekhawat added that stakeholder consultations are fundamental to this redesign process. The government aims to incorporate feedback from state governments and local organizations to ensure the new structure meets the evolving needs of tourism.<\/p>\n<p>With the redesigned scheme, the government hopes to modernize pilgrimage destinations, making them more appealing and integrated into the broader <strong>tourism ecosystem<\/strong>. This initiative aligns with the government&#8217;s commitment to enhancing infrastructure and investment in tourism, which has immense potential for economic development.<\/p>\n<p>The emphasis on <strong>pilgrimage tourism<\/strong> is particularly significant as India houses numerous revered sites attracting millions. The scheme&#8217;s redesign could lead to increased footfall, thereby supporting local economies and preserving cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p>The minister confirmed that the Ministry of Culture is prioritizing this initiative, recognizing the unique role of pilgrimage in India&#8217;s rich cultural tapestry. The changes being considered will not only improve accessibility but also ensure sustainable practices at these locations.<\/p>\n<p>As discussions around the <strong>PRASAD scheme<\/strong> continue, experts suggest that a robust framework focusing on the spiritual and economic aspects of pilgrimages can greatly benefit India&#8217;s tourism landscape. This redesign could consequently enhance national identity and pride, drawing both domestic and international tourists.<\/p>\n<p>With this progressive step of redesigning the PRASAD scheme, the government aims to strengthen pilgrimage tourism in India. As the plans develop, many await the potential transformation and rejuvenation of these sacred sites, which remain significant not just for their spiritual value but also as attractions for a diverse audience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Union Government is redesigning the PRASAD scheme to promote pilgrim tourism. Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced developments in Lok Sabha, focusing on modernizing pilgrimage sites.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":64406,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,22,4603],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-64407","post","has-post-thumbnail","category-international","category-national","category-politics"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64407"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64407\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64406"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}