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Minister Narendra Modi gave Yatra are few of the many Yatras
the clarion call of Vikas bhi, which end in pilgrimage sites of
Virasat bhi, acknowledging utmost reverence in the Indian
the importance of preserving subcontinent. To facilitate the
India’s timeless heritage in pilgrims undertaking these
India’s journey of becoming a arduous journeys of faith, the
world leader. He urged citizens Government has launched
to shape the nation’s identity various projects to enrich
and foster unity by giving the their experience, such as the
‘Panch Pran’ and encouraging PRASHAD scheme (Pilgrimage
them to focus their energies Rejuvenation and Spiritual,
on strengthening connection Heritage Augmentation Drive),
with their roots and shedding Chardham Road Project,
the colonial mindset. Inspired Mahakal Lok Corridor, Kashi
by this, people from across the Vishwanath Corridor, Buddha
country are coming together and Jain Circuits, among
to revive and promulgate the others. Apart from enabling a
cultural richness of India which collective cultural awakening,
is also finding support in various such initiatives are also ensuring
initiatives undertaken by the economic redevelopment. The
Government. Government has also taken
An essential part of the several steps to make Haj
Indian heritage are Yatras or pilgrimage more comfortable,
pilgrimages, where lakhs of convenient and affordable for
devotees embark on journeys to the Indian pilgrims, especially for
not just keep alive India’s spiritual the women pilgrims going on Haj
tradition but also to strengthen
their faith and devotion. Rath
Yatra, Kanwar Yatra, Char
Dham Yatra and Amarnath

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