Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan performed bhoomi-pujan of Shri Ramraja Lok in the Shri Ramraja Temple complex in Orchha and laid the foundation stone for the construction work. Chief Minister Chouhan said that “Ujjain has changed into Shri Mahakal Lok and now Orchha will change in Shri Ram Raja Lok”. The huge Shri Ram Raja Lok will be constructed in Orchha, the city of Lord Shri Ram, at a cost of Rs 81 crores, encompassing Shri Ramraja temple complex and surrounding areas. It is worth mentioning that Shri Ramraja Temple is the main center of the World Heritage Orchha in Niwari district. It was built by the then Bundela rulers.
The center point of Orchha is Shri Ram Raja Temple, which is visited by a large number of devotees and tourists. Shri Ramraja Lok will be developed in Shri Ramraja Temple in Orchha keeping in view the sentiments of the devotees and amenities for tourists. Sri Ramraja temple complex is spread over approximately 2.86 acres. Shri Ramraja Lok will be developed in about 12 acres of area around the temple. Shri Ramraja Lok will start from the Grand Durbar Corridor at the entrance.
In the temple premises, the works that will be undertaken with Rs 41 crores include development of Plaza with Sri Ramraja entrance, Prasadalaya, Qatar Parisar, Development of Sri Janaki Temple Complex, Food Plaza, Restoration of nearby shops, crowd management, beautification of shops and description of the Bal Swaroop, Shri Ramraja durbar, courtyard and premises with the description of Bal Kaand.
Some important items related to Ramayana will be used in the courtyard. Kamal Stambh and Pushpak Vimana inspired by the beautiful Kamala Nayan will be seen. The unique form of local architecture, temple courtyard and historical buildings will be seen in this Lok. The architecture of Shri Ramraja Lok will be an example of the authenticity and integrity of Bundelkhand.
Chouhan called upon all the people to pray to God for rain in the temples of their respective villages. He said that along with prayers and worship, we will also do work. If any crisis arises due to lack of rain, there is no need to panic. Electricity consumption has increased in the state, dams are not full, but we are ready to deal with every kind of crisis. Our government will take the farmers and all the people of the state out of every kind of crisis. Chief Minister Chouhan while raising slogans for Achhru Mata said- “There is no need to be afraid of drought - we will face every situation together”.
Chouhan said that the Ladli Bahna Yojana has increased the self-confidence and self-esteem of women. On the 10th of this month, Rs one thousand will be deposited in the accounts of women from Gwalior. Rs 1250 per month will be made available to the women from the month of October. This amount will be gradually increased to Rs.3000. Urging women to join self-help groups, Chouhan said that the scope of work being done by the women is continuously increasing. Now they have started operating the toll nakas in the state and 30 percent of the income generated from its operation is being given to them. Along with providing funds to the women, funds are also being made available to the farmers by Prime Minister Modi and the state government. Many public welfare schemes were withdrawn by the previous government. Work is going on to merge Ken and Betwa rivers. Every farm in Bundelkhand will get water from this project.
