Context: Mumbai has introduced India’s first Postgraduate Diploma program in Temple Management, focusing on the management, preservation, and administration of temples.
- Aim: The course aims to enhance efficiency in handling religious institutions and their resources.
Relevance for UPSC:
- Can be used in GS Paper 2 (Governance): As an example of improving management of public and religious institutions.
- Also relevant in GS Paper 1 (Indian Culture): To showcase initiatives for preserving cultural heritage.
- Linked to Ethics Paper: Demonstrates efforts to maintain transparency and accountability in managing religious assets. (Use as way ahead in Thirumala Laddu Issue)
