Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday announced a 66-acre Ekamra Khetra Yojana, which is a pat of the Lingaraj Temple beautification plan.
It includes nine projects under which the historic water tanks in the Old Town area of the city will be renovated and modern parking space will be created at four places along with an e-auto programme. Besides Lingaraj Temple, Kedar Gouri and Muketswara temple premises will also be developed. The plan also includes establishment of a heritage interpretation centre.
Sri Lingaraj police station and Sri Lingaraj Temple Trust Board office will also shifted and a road will be constructed from Taleswara Chhak to Badehibanka Chhak to ease traffic movement.
This was decided at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Lok Seva Bhawan here.
EKAMRA KSHERTA AMENITIES AND MONUMENTS REVIVAL ACTION PLAN
1.Revive and preserve the heritage value and grandeur of Lingaraj Temple and its surroundings
2. Enhance the living heritage, continuous traditions and a complete timeline of Kalinga architectural developments through strategic interventions
3. Protect and strengthen the linkages between the area’s natural and built heritage assets
4. Highlight the experiential value of the place for both the tourists and residents
PROPOSED PROJECTS
PROJECT FEATURES
RESETTLEMENT & REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE
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