MAURITIUS, June 10, 2026 (l’express, translated from French): Minister of Arts and Culture Mahen Gondeea has announced the creation of a Trust Fund, attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, to oversee the management of Ganga Talao and improve administrative transparency. The announcement was made on Monday in Grand-Bassin during a visit aimed at assessing the sanctuary’s current state and identifying areas requiring enhanced protection. In partnership with the National Heritage Fund, the Ministry is developing the first comprehensive guidelines for the management and preservation of this spiritual sanctuary, which was designated a national heritage site in 2023. Mahen Gondeea and Junior Minister Véronique Leu-Govind visited Grand-Bassin with three objectives: to identify sensitive areas of the sanctuary, review existing regulations, and evaluate measures to protect its spiritual significance, cultural heritage, and environmental integrity.

The Minister emphasized that this initiative addresses growing public concern regarding activities within the sanctuary and demonstrates the government’s commitment to preserving its sacred character for devotees, visitors, and future generations. The government is also considering the installation of checkpoints at the site to strengthen its protection. Extensive consultations have already been held with stakeholders and religious organizations. A key objective of the visit was to verify that temple leases comply with current regulations. The Minister also reaffirmed that only authorized priests are permitted to conduct ceremonies and offer prayers at the site. For her part, Junior Minister Véronique Leu-Govind called on Mauritians and tourists to respect this code of conduct and advocated for the involvement of tour operators in awareness campaigns aimed at promoting respectful behavior at this sacred site.

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