The Madhya Pradesh government has made a major decision regarding the state's religious tourism circuit. The Mohan Yadav-led Cabinet has approved the establishment of a trust aimed at developing sites associated with Lord Krishna as pilgrimage destinations. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
According to officials, the trust, named the Sri Krishna Patheya Trust, will operate under the Madhya Pradesh Public Trust Act of 1951. Its primary objectives include implementing management plans for Krishna temples and inviting suggestions for the establishment of Sandipani Gurukul, where Lord Krishna is believed to have studied. Additionally, the trust will focus on the literary and cultural preservation and enhancement of these sacred sites, considering their potential for tourism and other aspects.
The trust will consist of 28 members, including 23 ex-officio trustees and five expert non-official trustees. The term for non-governmental trustees will be a maximum of three years.
It is believed that Lord Krishna visited various locations in Madhya Pradesh for his education during the Dwapar era, including Ujjain. The Mohan government has decided to develop these places as pilgrimage sites, reflecting a similar initiative to the Ram Van Gaman Path project currently underway in the state. The Sri Krishna Patheya Trust is expected to play a significant role in restoring the cultural heritage associated with these sites.
(With PTI inputs.)