Naveen Holds 3rd Meet On Development Of Twin Temples In Gandhamardan Hills

Bhubaneswar: Taking the state government’s plan to ensure sustainable tourism at Harishankar and Nrusinghnath temples in the Gandhamardan region in Bargarh district, a presentation was made before Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday.

The project aims at development of the entire temple region with focus on religious and cultural traditions, natural eco-system and adventure tourism.

The master plan of the project includes connectivity with upgradation of vehicular road, development of a cultural plaza, visitor facilities with centre for cultural traditions and herbal centre, public park and plaza with picnic zone, children’s play area and amphitheater and restoration of Dharmasala and Bhoga Mandap.

It has also been proposed for laying 18-km path for trekking on the hills with benches, info signages, toilets, café and watch-towers.

This was the third meeting on development of Harishankar and Nrusinghanath.

chief secretary Suresh Mohapatra, OTDC chairperson Srimayee Mishra, Development Commissioner PK Jena, ACS Forest Mona Sharma and other senior officers attended the meeting which was moderated by secretary to CM (5-T) VK Pandian.

 

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