From Our Special Correspondent

Daijiworld Media Network

Bengaluru, Feb 23: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has emphasized the need to accord priority for temple tourism in the State as there was immense potential for temple tourism in northern, southern and coastal parts of Karnataka.

There is a huge scope for monument tourism too, the Chief Minister said and suggested building a Tourism Circuit by integrating the two.

The Chief Minister in his address after launching the Integrated Temple Management System (ITMS) developed by the Hindu Endowments Department at function on Wednesday, February 23, he also advocated the need for a master plan to provide amenities at the temples.

Lauding the ITMS, Bommai said the 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.

Integrated development of temples and reforms in their administration is needed. Along with management, proper control too is needed as it involves the contribution of the pilgrims and assets of the temples.

Action would be taken to redress the problems being faced by Archaks and Priests, Bommai said.