The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) would soon take up renovation and restoration work of the famous 200-year-old Raghunathjew Temple in Kuhunda gram panchayat in Kothapada. A sum of Rs 1 crore has been sanctioned for the purpose.
Tourism and Culture Minister Ashok Panda who laid the foundation stone for the temple renovation project along with two other projects like Rural Development office and drinking water project said, “The ASI will soon take up the renovation and beautification work of the ancient temple soon and Rs 1 crore has been sanctioned for the project.”
However, local Kendrapada MP Baijayant Panda was not present and his supporters alleged that he was not invited to the programme though various development activities have taken place in the area with his MPlAD fund.