Overview

• The tourism department’s roadmap designates sites such as Chitragupt Temple at Bhrigu Ashram, Udasin Math in Basantpur and the Phoolmati Devi Temple in Kannauj for beautification
• The initiative revives the ancient ashrams of sages Bhrigu and Durvasa and redevelops a prominent Jain temple in eastern Uttar Pradesh
• Homestay Policy-2025 incentivises residents to convert their homes into tourist accommodations to support the restoration program
• A dedicated Board for the Welfare of Temple Priests and a new temple restoration policy formalise clergy support and strengthen site management
• The plan seeks to spotlight lesser-known pilgrimage destinations to build on Uttar Pradesh’s 650 million visitor influx in 2024