Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Centre Sanctions ₹50.93 Crore for Four Rajasthan Heritage Sites
The Indian government has set aside ₹50.93 crore to improve four important religious and cultural places in Rajasthan.
The money is being given through a government tourism scheme.
Each place will receive a different amount.
The work is meant to make visits easier for pilgrims and tourists.
It is also intended to help protect the traditions and history connected with the sites.
The places include Ramdevra, Maa Degray Temple, Mehoji Mangaliya’s temple, and Kolū Pabuji Dham.
A minister said these sites are an important part of Rajasthan’s cultural heritage.
The Centre sanctioned ₹50.93 crore under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme for four religious and cultural sites in Rajasthan.
Ramdevra will receive ₹21.16 crore, Maa Degray Temple ₹11.84 crore, Mehoji Mangaliya’s temple ₹16 crore, and Kolū Pabuji Dham ₹1.93 crore.
The projects aim to improve facilities for visitors and pilgrims while preserving the sites’ religious and cultural heritage.
The four sites are located in the Jodhpur-Jaisalmer region, including sites in Phalodi.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the projects would help present Rajasthan’s cultural heritage to visitors from India and abroad.
- Who
- The Centre sanctioned the funds; Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat commented on the projects.
- What
- ₹50.93 crore was sanctioned to develop four religious and cultural sites.
- When
- The articles do not specify when the funds were sanctioned.
- Where
- The sites are in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur-Jaisalmer region, including Phalodi.
- Why
- To improve pilgrim and visitor facilities and preserve the sites’ religious, historical, and cultural heritage.
- Total funding
- ₹50.93 crore
- Funding scheme
- Swadesh Darshan Scheme
- Ramdevra allocation
- ₹21.16 crore
- Maa Degray Temple allocation
- ₹11.84 crore
- Mehoji Mangaliya temple allocation
- ₹16 crore
- Kolū Pabuji Dham allocation
- ₹1.93 crore
- Stated project aims
- Improve visitor and pilgrim amenities and preserve religious and cultural heritage.