PRASHAD Scheme क्या है?
ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि
मुख्य प्रावधान
12 points- 1.
The scheme focuses on identifying and developing specific pilgrimage and heritage destinations, ensuring that resources are concentrated on sites with significant spiritual and cultural value. This targeted approach prevents dilution of funds and ensures impactful development.
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It provides 100% central funding for eligible projects, making it a Central Sector Scheme. This means the Union government bears the entire cost of development, encouraging states to propose projects without the burden of financial contribution, especially for large-scale infrastructure.
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The scheme emphasizes developing core infrastructure components such as roads, railways, waterways, and air connectivity to ensure easy access to the pilgrimage sites. For example, improving road networks to remote temples or enhancing railway station facilities near major pilgrimage hubs like Varanasi.
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दृश्य सामग्री
Evolution of PRASHAD Scheme
This timeline outlines the key stages in the PRASHAD Scheme's development, from its inception to its revamp, and its connection to state-level efforts in pilgrimage tourism.
प्रसाद योजना तीर्थयात्रा और विरासत स्थलों के समग्र विकास के लिए शुरू की गई थी, जो विरासत शहर के विकास को एकीकृत करने के लिए विकसित हुई। राज्य होमस्टे नीतियां अब विशेष रूप से मंदिर शहरों में विकेन्द्रीकृत आवास प्रदान करके इसे पूरक बनाती हैं, जिससे समग्र तीर्थयात्रा अनुभव बढ़ता है।
- 2014-15प्रसाद योजना शुरू की गई (पर्यटन मंत्रालय)
- Oct 2017पुनर्गठित और राष्ट्रीय प्रसाद मिशन नाम दिया गया (हृदय योजना के तत्व शामिल)
- Mid-2025उत्तर प्रदेश बेड एंड ब्रेकफास्ट और होम स्टे नीति शुरू की गई (मंदिर शहरों में आवास को बढ़ावा देना)
- March 2026राजस्थान होमस्टे (पेइंग गेस्ट हाउस) योजना – 2026 शुरू की गई (सामुदायिक पर्यटन का समर्थन)
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सामान्य प्रश्न
61. What is the key distinction between the PRASHAD Scheme and other government schemes like the erstwhile HRIDAY Scheme, particularly concerning their funding mechanism, and why is this a common UPSC trap?
The PRASHAD Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme, meaning it receives 100% central funding from the Union government for identified projects. This is a crucial distinction often tested. In contrast, while schemes like the now-merged HRIDAY (Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana) also focused on heritage, the primary trap lies in confusing Central Sector with Centrally Sponsored schemes, where states contribute a significant share. PRASHAD's full central funding encourages states to propose projects without financial burden.
परीक्षा युक्ति
Remember "PRASHAD" (प्रसाद) as a gift from the Centre – 100% funding, no state contribution required. This helps recall it's a Central Sector Scheme.
2. Beyond developing basic infrastructure like roads, what specific, often overlooked, provisions of the PRASHAD Scheme are crucial for its 'holistic development' goal, and how do they enhance the visitor experience?
While basic infrastructure is vital, PRASHAD's 'holistic development' extends to several critical, often overlooked, provisions. These include the development of Interpretation Centres and Tourist Facilitation Centres to enrich visitors' understanding of the site's history and culture. It also emphasizes skill development and training for local communities in tourism-related services, empowering them economically. Furthermore, the scheme promotes green technologies and sustainable practices and integrates robust security arrangements like CCTV surveillance, ensuring a safe and environmentally responsible visitor experience.