Centre Plans Mega Revamp for Manimahesh Under PRASAD Scheme – Public Suggestions Invited
Chamba/Shimla: Big news for Manimahesh pilgrims—Central Government is now set to develop the sacred Manimahesh pilgrimage site under its flagship PRASAD Scheme (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive).
Locals, devotees, panchayati raj representatives, and especially the youth are being humbly requested to share their suggestions for the plan.
BJP MLA from Bharmaur Dr Janak Raj has urged the locals and pilgrims to provide him inputs to make pilgrimage special. This is your chance to help shape the future of the yatra, he added.
The plan aims to upgrade basic infrastructure—roads, shelters, cleanliness, toilets, and transport—with 100% central funding.
The goal? Promote religious tourism, protect cultural heritage, and boost the local economy through jobs and business.
The Centre has rolled out similar transformations elsewhere:
Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi.
Kedarnath Rebuild post-2013 floods.
Chintpurni Temple in Himachal’s Una district, where Rs 50 crore was sanctioned for beautification, e-toilets, CCTV, food courts, waiting halls, solar lighting, and more.
The Chintpurni success story also features a proposed Rs 76.5 crore ropeway, a major pull for crowd management and access.
Now, the same scale of development is being planned for Manimahesh Yatra, known for its spiritually charged trek to the glacial lake near Mount Kailash in Chamba district.
Suggestions can be sent directly to:
He said, "Let’s come together to ensure a safer, cleaner, and more vibrant Manimahesh pilgrimage—for today and for generations to come".
Public input closes soon. Don’t miss out on being part of this transformation.
