Shimla, Aug. 25 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Bharmaur, Dr Janak Raj, on Monday urged the Himachal Pradesh Government to push for the inclusion of the sacred Manimahesh Yatra and associated holy sites in Chamba district under the Centre's Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) scheme.

Raising the issue under Rule 62 in the Legislative Assembly, Janak Raj moved a call attention motion and said the Manimahesh Yatra, currently underway, draws devotees from across India but suffers from inadequate facilities along the pilgrimage route.

"The religious and economic significance of the Manimahesh Yatra has grown immensely. It is our duty to ensure better amenities, safety, and infrastructure f...