- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:58 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Uttar Pradesh government has constituted a seven-member committee to oversee the rejuvenation of religious places located in the erstwhile princely states. A government order issued by the Charitable Affairs Department outlines the plan, focusing on state-owned temples, pilgrimage sites, and water reservoirs that have long suffered from neglect and poor maintenance.
The initiative aims to ensure the protection and strengthening of these heritage sites, many of which are currently under the administrative care of respective District Magistrates. However, due to a lack of upkeep, several of these sites are on the verge of turning into ruins.
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According to the order, the committee will be chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, or Secretary of the Charitable Affairs Department.
Other members will include senior officials or nominated representatives from the Culture Department, the Director of the Uttar Pradesh State Archaeological Directorate, a local INTACH representative, a nominated professor from the Faculty of Architecture and Planning at APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, and a retired archaeologist from the Archaeological Survey of India.
The Director or Joint Director of the Directorate of Charitable Affairs will serve as the Member Secretary. District Magistrates have been directed to inspect the identified religious sites in their respective regions and submit detailed reports on their present condition to the committee. The restoration plan will prioritise those sites that attract a higher number of tourists.