State sanctions ₹13Cr for religious tourism in three districts

Jaipur: The state government on Monday sanctioned Rs 13.48 crore to promote religious tourism in Nagaur, Jaisalmer and Alwar districts.
Under the initiative, Rs 3.10 crore has been sanctioned for Butati in Nagaur district, Rs 1.65 crore for Ghatveshwar Mahadev Temple, Rs 1.61 crore for Harmal Das Ji Maharaj Temple and Rs 1.36 crore for improving facilities at Dargah Hazrat Samman Badi Khatu.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has also approved Rs 1.50 crore for developing Shri Kaledungar Rai Temple complex, a historical and religious tourist site in Jaisalmer.
Besides, an aid of Rs 4.24 crore has been sanctioned for development work of Mataji Mandir and Ganga Mata Mandir of Talvriksha located in Bansur Fort in Alwar district. The amount will be utilised for the repair of stairs in Mataji Temple, construction of new pathway in the fort, steel railing, a new hall, stone benches, a solar power plant and various upgradation works on the temple premises.
Various other development work will also be done at the Ganga Mata Temple, including construction of a new dharamshala, parking, boundary walls, and installation of solar lights. The state government has been continuously working to promote religious tourism and develop various facilities for pilgrims in the state, said an official statement.