The Chief Minister of Rajasthan in India, Ashok Gehlot has said that his government wants to develop the state as a centre of religious tourism, for which places of worship should be equipped with all facilities.

At a meeting held to review the management of religious fairs, he directed officials for their safe conduct. He also sought suggestions from religious leaders to improve facilities.

“The state government is committed to provide the devotees all kind of facilities and security. The intention of the state government is that Rajasthan should be developed into a wonderful centre of religious tourism,” he said. “All religious places in the state should be beautiful and equipped with all facilities,” Gehlot added at the meeting, which was also attended by religious leaders through videoconferencing.

The chief minister said the guidelines issued by the state government for safety in fairs should be implemented properly. All demands, including drinking water facilities, toilets, parking and other infrastructure at religious places will be considered by the government and there will be no shortage of funds, he added.