Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday sanctioned Rs 8.50 crore for development of the famous Baladevjeu Temple and the Grand Road in its front at Kendrapada.
The Chief Minister approved the amount after holding a meeting Kendrapada MP, MLA, district collector, temple trust members and servitors through a videoconferencing in Bhubaneswar.
Notably, Patnaik had visited the temple in May this year on the day of Snana Purnima. Servitors and locals had caught the attention of the CM on different issues relating to the temple, famous as Tulsi Khetra.
As per the decisions, the Baldevjeu Temple and its premises will be decorated with attractive lighting system. Both the sides of grand road will also have striking lighting system. Other decisions include development of a spiritual park in the town, renovation of the heritage tank, conservation of ancient monuments, development of drainage system and strengthening of temple security. The Chief Minister has directed the officers to maintain the quality of the projects and complete them before next car festival. Besides, he also sought the cooperation of the people of Kendrapada for the success of these development projects.
The servitors thanked the Chief Minister for this significant development plan for the temple. Chief Secretary, Chief Advisor to CMO, Secretary to CM (5-T) and Works Secretary were present.