Madhya Pradesh Approves ₹44.24 Crore Under PRASAD Scheme for Maa Pitambara Peeth Development
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | ₹44.24 crore approved under PRASAD Scheme for development of Maa Pitambara Peeth |
| Location | Datia city, Madhya Pradesh |
| About Pitambara Peeth | - Hindu temple complex with an ashram <br> - Houses Shri Vankhandeshwar Shivalinga from Mahabarata period <br> - Established in 1935 by Swamiji Maharaj with help of Raja Shatrujit Singh Bundela |
| PRASAD Scheme | - Launched in 2014-15 by Ministry of Tourism <br> - Renamed in 2017 as Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive <br> - Aims for holistic development of pilgrimage sites |
| Key Features | - 100% funding by Central Government <br> - Includes heritage site development post closure of HRIDAY scheme <br> - Targets religious sites like Amaravati, Kamakhya, Gaya, etc. |
| Implementation | Projects implemented through State/UT Government-identified agencies |
| Funding Mechanism | Utilizes CSR and PPP for project sustainability |