Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that a research institute will be established at lord Parshuram's birthplace of Janapao in Indore district. Addressing a function on lord Parshuram Jayanti at Janapao on Tuesday, the Chief Minister announced that the place would be developed as a prominent centre of pilgrimage and tourist destination.
An integrated action plan will be chalked out for Janapao's all-round development through tourism, forest and other departments. The function was presided over by Urban Development and Environment Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya.
The Chief Minister said that lord Parshuram inspired the people to fight adharma and injustice. He established dharma for the welfare and peace of humanity. His ideals will be disseminated to the masses. A grand building will be constructed at Janapao to apprise the people about lord Parshuram's personality and deeds. Efforts would also be made to throw light on his life and deeds through a light-and-sound show.
Chouhan said that a research institute and a new Kund will be constructed at Janapao. Heavy plantation will also be done on hillock of Janapao. Diwas Basera building there will be named after Ashok Patidar. He said that it is the endeavour of the Government that Janapao is developed as a prominent pilgrimage centre and tourism spot.
He said that possibility of reviving the rivers at their originating point in Janapao will be examined and an action plan regarding this will be chalked out in the near future. Urban Development and Environment Minister Vijayvargiya informed about works being undertaken by the State Government at the birthplace of lord Parshuram.
He said that it is the endeavour of the State Government that Janapao is developed on the lines of Salkanpur. He said that with public cooperation a grand temple will be built at Janapao.
The State Government will develop basic infrastructure and facilities. He said that Choral, Patalpani and Janapao are being developed as major tourism centres. Hridyesh Dixit delivered the welcome address. Ramesh Sharma, KK Pandey, Alok Dube also spoke.
At the outset, Chief Minister Chouhan with his wife Sadhana Singh offered worship at the temple at lord Parshuram's birthplace. He gave Poorn Ahooti in the yagna there. He rinsed with water from Brahmkund. The programme began amidst chants of Vedic Mantras.
It is noteworthy that on the initiative of Chief Minister Chouhan, Janapao is being developed as a tourist destination. Announcement made in this regard in year 2008 by the Chief Minister is assuming concrete shape. A sum of RsRs 11 crore has been sanctioned for the project. Works costing Rs7 crore have been completed.