Gandhinagar, July 25 (APAC Media): Gujarat is set to give a major boost to religious tourism with a new plan to upgrade key pilgrimage sites across the state.
The initiative aims to improve facilities for devotees while strengthening Gujarat’s position as a leading spiritual tourism destination.
The proposal has been approved by Minister of State for Home (Independent Charge) and Yatradham Vikas Minister Harsh Sanghavi.
The move is part of the state’s broader effort to preserve religious heritage, improve accessibility and promote tourism-driven economic activity in surrounding regions.
The plan covers major pilgrimage sites across six districts of Gujarat, including Valsad, Surat, Dang, Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Rajkot.
These locations were selected based on pilgrim footfall and infrastructure needs.
The initiative aims to improve facilities and support balanced tourism development across the state.
₹3.28 Crore Allocated for Pilgrimage Infrastructure
The Gujarat government has sanctioned ₹3.28 crore for the initiative under the Tourism and Yatradham Development Board.
The funds will be used to improve basic infrastructure and visitor facilities at pilgrimage sites.
Key works include drinking water facilities, sanitation infrastructure, temple beautification, approach road upgrades, devotee rest houses and CCTV-based security systems.
The objective is to enhance the pilgrim experience while preserving the cultural and spiritual character of these sacred sites.
