The Ministry of Tourism under its Central Sector Scheme, “Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive” (PRASHAD) aims to enhance the spiritual and pilgrimage experience by holistically developing tourism infrastructure at pilgrimage and heritage sites.
The Ministry under PRASHAD Scheme has sanctioned 4 projects in the State of Telangana amounting Rs. 146.50 Crore, the details of which is given in the Annexure.
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on 5th February 2026.
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ANNEXURE
List of projects sanctioned under PRASHAD Scheme in the State of Telangana:
(₹. in Crore)
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S. No.
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Project Name
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Sanction Year
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Sanction Amount
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Amount Released
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Status
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1.
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Development of Jogulamba Devi Temple, Alampur
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2020-21
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38.90
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33.07
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Physically Completed
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|
2.
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Development of Pilgrimage and Heritage Tourism Infrastructure at Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Mulugu
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2022-23
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62.00
|
32.73
|
Ongoing
|
|
3.
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Development of Pilgrimage Infrastructure at Bhadrachalam, BhadradriKothagudem District
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2022-23
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41.38
|
8.43
|
Ongoing
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|
4.
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Development of Basic Amenities at goddess RenukaYellamaDevasthanam
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2024-25
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4.22
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0.00
|
Ongoing
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