New Delhi/Rajkot, Jan 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Shree Somnath Trust in Somnath, reviewing ongoing and proposed infrastructure upgradations at the historic temple complex and deliberating on measures to further enhance the experience of pilgrims.
Sharing details of the meeting on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “In Somnath this evening, chaired a meeting of the Shree Somnath Trust. We reviewed various aspects relating to infrastructure upgradations in the temple complex and ways to make the pilgrimage to Somnath even more memorable.”
Sources said the discussions focused on improving facilities for devotees, including better crowd management, enhanced amenities, conservation of heritage structures and the use of modern technology to streamline pilgrim services.
The meeting also reviewed progress on ongoing development works and plans aimed at accommodating the growing number of visitors to the revered shrine.
The Somnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, holds immense religious and cultural significance and has long been seen as a symbol of India’s civilisational resilience.
Prime Minister Modi, who has been closely associated with initiatives to develop major pilgrimage centres across the country, has consistently emphasised the need to balance heritage conservation with modern facilities.
The review meeting comes as part of the government’s broader push to improve religious tourism infrastructure and provide a seamless and enriching experience for pilgrims visiting prominent spiritual destinations.
