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Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple under PRASHAD Scheme
Part of: GS Prelims and GS – I – Culture
In news
- Foundation Stone was laid down for “Development of Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple, Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh” under PRASHAD Scheme
- Ministry: Ministry of Tourism.
Important value additions
‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’ (PRASHAD)
- It is a Central Sector Scheme
- Launched by: Ministry of Tourism in 2014-15
- Objective: Integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations
- Aim: Infrastructure development such as entry points (Road, Rail and Water Transport), last mile connectivity, ATM/ Money exchange, area Lighting and illumination with renewable sources, first aid centers, etc
- Till now, 13 projects have been successfully completed under PRASHAD Scheme.
