Odisha CM okays Rs 70 cr budget for development of Maa Cuttack Chandi temple

Sambad English Bureau Published On : May 19, 2022 at 7:51 PM Updated On : May 19, 2022 at 8:27 PM

Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: As per the Integrated Development of Heritage, Monuments and Tourist Destination scheme of the Odisha government’s 5T initiative, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today approved a proposal for development of Maa Cuttack Chandi temple. The project proposal submitted by the Works Department will be carried out at an investment of Rs 70 crore.

Official sources at the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said the project will be carried out by the Odisha Bridge & Construction Corporation Ltd (OBCC) and completed in one year.

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Patnaik said the Maa Cuttack Chandi temple’s makeover will play a key role in the overall development of Cuttack City while seeking cooperation of the residents.

Official sources at the CMO further said stone boundary will be constructed around the temple and four gates will be set up.

New Jagamohan, Yagnya Mandap, Chandi Patha Mandap, Mundan Mandap, Hanuman temple and kitchen will be set up on the premises of the Maa Cuttack Chandi temple. The floor will be made up of Khondalite stones on the premises. CCTV installation and proper lighting arrangements will also be done. The Batamangala temple will also be built anew.

Care will taken to ensure devotees are able to pay obeisance to the deity in a hassle-free manner.

Police control room, cloak room, drinking water facility and audio guide facility, a ‘Yatri Nivas’ for devotees, common room for sevayats will be set up near the temple.

As many as 18 shops will be established for displaced shopkeepers. Also, office building will be constructed. Parking space will be allotted and landscaping will done.

Among others, Chief Secretary SC Mahapatra, 5T Secretary VK Pandian and senior officials were present in the meeting.