Karnataka CM Bommai stresses on temple tourism, spiritual circuit
India Today
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai in his address after launching the Integrated Temple Management System advocated for temple tourism in the state.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai stressed on temple tourism and suggested building a tourism circuit by integrating temples in north, south and coastal parts of the state.
The Chief Minister in his address after launching the Integrated Temple Management System (ITMS) advocated the need for a master plan to provide amenities at the temples.
CM Bommai said, "Management of temples is very important. Initiatives are needed to record the number of pilgrims visiting the temples and the system to manage the temple assets needs to be streamlined."
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According to Bommai, reforms in temple administration and integrated development of temples are needed. Along with management, proper control is needed as it involves the contribution of the pilgrims and assets of the temples, he said.
"Action would be taken to redress the problems being faced by Priests," Bommai added.
The chief minister also stressed the need for maintaining cleanliness and a pollution-free ambiance at temple premises.
