Lok Sabha Question No. 1318 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-08
Subject: Development of Puttur Mahalingeshwara Temple under PRASHAD Scheme
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1318 ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF PUTTUR MAHALINGESHWARA

## TEMPLE UNDER PRASHAD

## 1318.SHRI CAPTAIN BRIJESH CHOWTA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  status  of  proposals  submitted  by  the  State  Government  of Karnataka  under  the  PRASHAD  scheme,  particularly  those  from Dakshina Kannada;
- (b) whether  the  proposal  for  developing  Puttur  Mahalingeshwara Temple has been appraised by the Government and the stage of approval or queries raised;
- (c) whether the Government has sought any additional documentation or modifications from the State Government for this proposal; and
- (d) the details  of  the  funds  released  for  PRASHAD  projects  in Karnataka in recent years and the indicative timeline for sanctioning new projects, including the one proposed for Puttur?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM       (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

(a) to (d): Development of tourist destinations and products is primarily undertaken  by  the  respective  State  Government/Union  Territory  (UT) Administration.  However,  the  Ministry  complements  the  efforts  of States/UTs by developing tourism infrastructure through various schemes and initiatives in consultation with the State Governments/ UT Administrations.

Receiving proposals from the State Governments/UT Administrations  for  financial  assistance  for  tourism  projects  is  a continuous process. The proposals received are examined with reference  to  the  prescribed  guidelines  and  financial  assistance  is extended  for  such  projects  subject  to  fulfilment  of  the  stipulated conditions and availability of funds. Further, no project for development of Puttur Mahalingeshwara Temple is under consideration for approval under the PRASHAD Scheme.

The  details  of  the  projects  in  Karnataka  under  the  PRASHAD Scheme is given in the Annexure.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1318 ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF PUTTUR MAHALINGESHWARA TEMPLE UNDER PRASHAD RAISED BY SHRI CAPTAIN BRIJESH CHOWTA

List of projects under PRASHAD Scheme

|   Sl. No. | Name of the project                                                           | Sanction year   |   Sanctioned cost (Rs. in crore) | Released Amount (Rs. in crore)   |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|
|         1 | Development of Pilgrimage Amenities at Sri Chamundeshwari Devi Temple, Mysuru | 2023-24         |                            45.38 | 13.33                            |
|         2 | Development of Renuka Yallama Devi temple                                     | 2024-25         |                            18.37 | -                                |
|         3 | Development of Basic Amenities at Papnash Temple, Bidar dist.                 | 2024-25         |                            22.25 | 6.30                             |

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