With reference to the PRASHAD scheme consider following statements It is a National Mission launched...........

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With reference to the PRASHAD scheme, consider following statements

It is a National Mission launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’.
Under the scheme, the thrust is on development of particular thematic circuit consisting of various religious/spiritual destinations in a State and Union Territory.

Select the correct statement.

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Recently, Union Minister of State(IC) for Tourism virtually joined Chief Minister of Gujarat on the inauguration of project“Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Somnath, Gujarat” under PRASHAD scheme.

The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive’ (PRASHAD) was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of integrated development of identified pilgrimage and heritage destinations. Hence only statement 1st is correct.
Under the PRASHAD Scheme, 41 religious cities/sites in 25 States have been identified for development.
The scheme aimed at infrastructure development such as entry points (Road, Rail and Water Transport), last mile connectivity, basic tourism facilities like Information Centers, ATM/ Money exchange, eco-friendly modes of transport, area Lighting and illumination with renewable sources of energy, parking, drinking water, toilets etc.