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CENTRE PLANS TEMPLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN ANDHRA PRADESH UNDER PRASHAD

Why in the News?

  • Scheme Expansion: Union Government announced plans to develop temple tourism destinations in Andhra Pradesh under the PRASHAD Scheme.
  • Infrastructure Focus: Emphasis placed on improving connectivity, sanitation, and pilgrim amenities to strengthen spiritual tourism.

PRASHAD SCHEME AND TEMPLE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

  • Scheme Objective: The PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme aims to enhance infrastructure at major pilgrimage destinations.
  • Tourism Boost: Development of facilities around prominent temples seeks to promote spiritual tourism and local economic activity.
  • Amenity Enhancement: Focus areas include last-mile connectivity, sanitation facilities, tourist services, and visitor management systems.
  • Regional Integration: Temple town development is aligned with broader national highway expansion projects in Andhra Pradesh.
  • Economic Multiplier: Improved pilgrimage infrastructure can generate employment, hospitality growth, and MSME opportunities.

ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL IMPLICATIONS

  • Investment Attraction: Enhanced connectivity and tourism infrastructure may attract domestic and global investment inflows.
  • Balanced Growth: Religious tourism development supports regional development and inclusive growth in semi-urban districts.
  • Cultural Preservation: Infrastructure augmentation aims to preserve spiritual heritage while modernising facilities.
  • Public-Private Synergy: Tourism projects may leverage public funding and private participation for sustainable outcomes.
  • State Growth Linkage: Integrated infrastructure projects can accelerate economic development and employment generation.

RELIGIOUS TOURISM AND CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT

●  Tourism Policy: Religious tourism forms a significant component of India’s domestic tourism economy.

●  Central Schemes: PRASHAD scheme complements initiatives like Swadesh Darshan for thematic tourism circuit development.

●  Infrastructure Role: Improved transport and civic amenities enhance tourist experience and economic spillovers.

●  Cultural Sustainability: Development must balance heritage conservation with commercial expansion.

●  UPSC Relevance: Topic connects with GS Paper I and III, covering culture, tourism policy, and infrastructure-led growth.