The Konark Suraksha Samiti on Tuesday urged Governor SC Jamir to direct the State Government and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to use scientific and technological know how for preservation of the Sun Temple at Konark.
A team comprising samiti president Sarat Jayasingh, general secretary Anil Dhir and members T Krishna Patro and Dr Jadumani Sahu submitted a memorandum to the Governor to this effect.
Apart from preservation measures, they also demanded that steps be taken to build a replica of the temple at a suitable place at Konark. Other demands included free entry for tourists on Saturdays, a new temple for Nava Grahas and all the shop owners be resettled soon.