Yellamma Temple Development to Be Fast-Tracked: Minister
Karnataka Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation, and Tourism, H.K. Patil, has urged officials to quickly accelerate infrastructure development at the historic Saundatti Yellamma Temple, which attracts lakhs of pilgrims every year. Moreover, he emphasized that immediate steps must be taken to enhance basic amenities and improve the visitor experience.
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While presiding over a progress review meeting at the Saundatti guest house, the minister carefully reviewed the Integrated Development Plan for the temple and surrounding areas. This plan includes projects funded by both a ₹100 crore special grant and the PRASAD scheme, which has allocated ₹18.37 crore toward tourism-related improvements.
Projects Under PRASAD Scheme
Specifically, the PRASAD scheme focuses on key infrastructure upgrades, such as:
- Multipurpose community halls
- Modern toilet and bathing facilities
- Tourist information centers and digital kiosks
- A primary healthcare unit
- Canteens and a waste management facility
Additions Through the ₹100 Crore Grant
Furthermore, the ₹100 crore grant will support:
- Queue complexes to better manage crowds
- Enhanced parking arrangements
- Construction of a Dasoha Bhavan (free meal center)
- Development of commercial buildings and administrative offices
Minister’s Instructions for Swift Implementation
Additionally, Minister Patil instructed officials to act promptly on decisions made in recent planning meetings. He underlined the importance of ensuring seamless arrangements for pilgrims, especially during peak seasons. Therefore, he called for timely improvements to darshan queues, sanitation, food services, and parking to avoid any inconvenience.
Attendees at the Meeting
Several key officials attended the meeting, including:
- Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan
- Zilla Panchayat CEO Rahul Shinde
- SP Dr. Bhimashankar Guled
- Geeta Kaulagi, from the Renuka Yellamma Tourism Development Board
- Soumya Bapat, Joint Director of Tourism Department
- Other senior officials from various departments
Vision for Pilgrim-Focused Transformation
Ultimately, the master plan aims to transform the Saundatti Yellamma Temple area into a modern, efficient, and spiritually enriching space. By combining cultural preservation with better infrastructure, authorities hope to provide pilgrims with both convenience and reverence. As a result, the site is expected to become more accessible and organized in the coming years.
