Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple under PRASHAD Scheme

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.