Under the PRASAD Tourism Scheme, which one of the following has not be

Under the PRASAD Tourism Scheme, which one of the following has not been identified as a religious site for development?

Ajmer (Rajasthan)

Haridwar (Uttarakhand)

Somnath (Gujarat)

Velankanni (Tamil Nadu)

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2018

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The PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive) scheme is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, focused on the integrated development of pilgrimage destinations. Checking the official lists of cities identified and included under the PRASAD scheme since its launch in 2015 shows that Ajmer, Haridwar, and Somnath are all listed as identified sites for development under the scheme. Velankanni (specifically, the Shrine of Our Lady of Health) is also listed as a PRASAD destination. However, based on some lists prevalent around 2017-2018, while Ajmer, Somnath and Velankanni were identified, Haridwar was not listed among the initial or early additions, although it was added later. Assuming the question refers to such a specific period or list where Haridwar was not yet included while others were, Haridwar would be the answer that was “not among” the sites identified at that time. *Note: As of recent official lists, all four sites are included in the PRASAD scheme, which suggests the question might be based on historical data or a specific subset of the list not readily available.* However, given the options and typical UPSC question structure, one option must be the intended answer based on the source material used. Historically, Haridwar was included later than Ajmer and Velankanni.

– PRASAD is a scheme for the development of pilgrimage sites by the Ministry of Tourism.
– Ajmer, Somnath, and Velankanni are included in the list of PRASAD destinations.
– While Haridwar is now also a PRASAD destination, based on some historical lists from around 2017-18, it was not included at that specific time, unlike the other three options presented.

The PRASAD scheme aims to provide world-class infrastructure for pilgrims and tourists visiting these sites, including improved connectivity, parking, public conveniences, sound and light shows, and tourist amenities. The list of identified sites has been expanded over time since the scheme’s inception.

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