The core committee led by GC Mitra on the Tuesday assessed the progress in the ongoing repairs and conservation of the Jagamohan of the Shree Jagannath Temple here.
The State Government had constituted a body of experts from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the Works Department and structural experts to monitor the repair and conservation of the temple since long.
After physical verification of the Jagamohan, Mitra told mediapersons that the major work like fixing stone, reinforcing the damaged pillars with steel frames and columns and vertical beams has been completed while grouting and other minor works would be attended and the work would be completed within stipulated time of June 2.
Regarding repairs to the roof of Jagamohan, Mitra said this would be taken up during the Rath Yatra when the deities would remain absent for a couple of weeks. There was no danger to the structure, he said. The core committee members included ASI Superintendent Bhubaneswar circle Hemasagar Abhay Naik, PK Bhattacharjee, Senior Conservator CR Das, NC Pal, and Superintendent Engineer Bindheswar Patra. On Tuesday night, the core committee held a meeting with the temple officials to finalise the process of repairs to roof of Jagamohan which has some major cracks on it.