Goa Government signs MoU with Temple Connect. Goa to Usher in a New Era of Spiritual Tourism with Temple Connect.
The Goa government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Temple Connect, an organization dedicated to the revival and development of the temple eco-system. This is a significant step in the development of spiritual tourism in Goa, which is home to a rich Hindu heritage.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Goa’s Director of Tourism Suneel Anchipaka and CEO of Temple Connect Giresh Kulkarni in the presence of State Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, State Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, and other dignitaries.
Speaking to reporters after the signing of the MoU, State Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that Temple Connect will help enhance the tourism potential of Goa by linking the state’s temples to a global circuit. This will give worldwide exposure to the spiritual and cultural heritage of Goa.
A senior tourism department official said that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Goa and Temple Connect outlines the general understanding between the two parties and is intended to express their mutual interest in exploring potential business opportunities.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Goa and Temple Connect includes a provision for the two parties to collaborate to identify and prioritize temples in need of preservation and restoration. The two parties will also work together to implement initiatives to ensure the proper upkeep and maintenance of these temples.
The MoU will help Goa government to showcase the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of Goa’s temples in a coordinated manner. The MoU will leverage various marketing channels and platforms to attract a wider audience and encourage responsible tourism.
“The MoU will work in conjunction with relevant stakeholders to enhance the infrastructure surrounding temples, such as improving accessibility, parking facilities, visitor amenities, and signages, thereby facilitating a seamless and enjoyable visitor experience,” the official said.
The agreement also collaborates to provide specialized training programs and workshops for temple priests, guides, and other relevant personnel, focusing on hospitality, communication skills, and heritage conservation, to enhance the overall tourism experience for which the commercials and workings will be discussed independently in case applied.
The MoU also promote joint initiatives to document and research the historical and cultural significance of temples in Goa. This will contribute to the overall understanding and appreciation of these sacred sites.
The official said that temple Connect will interface with the Temples independently and it will be purely on the temples’ outlay to engage or not to engage with our offering based on the Temple Trust decisions the offerings.
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