In a bid to introduce transparency and efficiency, theTamil NaduHindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR & CE) department proposes to digitize moveable and immoveable properties of 44,000-odd temples under its purview, within eight months. It would take up drone surveys to develop 3D images of the temples and their properties, which devotees can view from any part of the world.
The government is clear in its approach to introduce transparency and efficiency in the administration of all the 44,227 temples located across the state. So far, the HR & CE department has uploaded data related to 32,239 temples in the existing Thirukoil web portal.
The department would engage an agency to develop digital elevation and surface models, covering the entire 4.95 lakh temple properties with survey numbers.