Launched in 2014–2015, the scheme "Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD)" is a Central Sector Scheme by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Th...
तीर्थयात्रा पुनर्जीविति और आध्यात्मिक वृद्धि की ड्राइव (प्राशाद) केंद्र सरकार की योजना है (Minority & SC/ST श्रेणी), जो पूरे भारत में लागू है। जानकारी का स्रोत/विभाग: Ministry Of Tourism। आवेदन पूरे साल खुले हैं या अंतिम तिथि घोषित नहीं है। आधिकारिक पेज: tourism.gov.in।
The scheme offers a range of benefits for its beneficiaries, which include local communities, tourists, and stakeholders involved in the tourism sector:
> **Improved Infrastructure**
Beneficiaries, particularly those residing in areas with significant tourism potential, benefit from improved infrastructure such as better roads, transportation facilities, sanitation, and utilities. Enhanced infrastructure not only improves the quality of life for locals but also provides a more comfortable and convenient experience for tourists.
> **Employment Opportunities**
The development of tourism infrastructure and services under the Prashad Scheme creates job opportunities for local residents. These jobs span various sectors, including hospitality, tour guiding, transportation, handicrafts, and retail, providing a source of livelihood and economic empowerment for communities.
> **Income Generation**
Tourism-related activities generate income for beneficiaries involved in providing goods and services to tourists. Local artisans, vendors, homestay owners, and small businesses often experience increased demand for their products and services, leading to higher incomes and improved standards of living.
> **Preservation of Cultural Heritage**
Communities living near heritage sites and cultural landmarks benefit from the preservation efforts funded by the Prashad Scheme. This not only helps in maintaining their cultural identity but also provides opportunities for cultural exchange and education, as visitors learn about local traditions, customs, and history.
> **Promotion of Local Culture and Traditions**
The Prashad Scheme often includes initiatives to promote local culture, art, and traditions. This may involve organizing cultural festivals, art exhibitions, and traditional perf
There are no eligibility requirements to avail the benefits of this scheme.
These centres, equipped with ATMs or money exchange counters, serve as hubs for disseminating information about the pilgrimage destinations, local culture, and heritage, enhancing tourists' understanding and experience.
The scheme aims to enable convergence between state and central government schemes, as well as private sector initiatives, for integrated site and destination development, fostering collaboration and maximizing resources for tourism development.
By delineating eligible and non-permitted project components, the scheme establishes clear guidelines for project selection, ensuring that funding is directed towards initiatives that align with the scheme's objectives and priorities.
Yes, non-permitted project components include resettlement and rehabilitation packages, operation and maintenance of assets created, investments in private entities' assets, and land acquisition for development purposes.
Infrastructure development projects include the establishment of first aid centres, toilet facilities, waiting areas, and passenger terminals for various modes of transport, as well as improvements in sewerage, water supply, drainage, and roads.
The scheme broadens travel and hospitality education, preserves tourism knowledge, utilizes local expertise in arts and crafts, and offers skill development programs such as 'Hunar Se Rozgar Tak' and 'Earn While You Learn' to empower local communities and enhance their participation in the tourism sector.
The online presence component aims to enhance the digital infrastructure of pilgrimage destinations through data analysis tools, GIS-based portals, and mobile applications, providing tourists with information and improving their overall experience.
Eligible project components include developing online presence tools, capacity development and skill enhancement initiatives, infrastructure development such as first aid centres and directional signage, and restoration and conservation of historic structures and monuments.
The PRASAD scheme aims to strengthen measures for the safety and security of pilgrims and tourists, ensuring a safe and enjoyable tourism experience. It also focuses on improving the quality of tourism services provided at pilgrimage destinations[1].
The scheme enhances tourism attractiveness by integrating pilgrimage destinations in a planned and sustainable manner, developing world-class tourism projects, and promoting heritage and local livelihoods. It positions pilgrimage and heritage tourism as major contributors to economic growth and employment generation[1]...
आख़िरी अपडेट: 20 Oct 2026