The State Government has sanctioned Rs1.15 crore for development of the famous Maa Budhi Thakurani temple here.
With the fund, a number of developmental activities like installation of a drinking water facility in the temple premises, construction of a welcome gate, toilet and a Kalyan Mandap and lightning system, etc., would be taken up. The Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) has been entrusted with the task to carry out these development activities and the works would commence within a month, said District Tourism Officer Sanatan Nayak.
The district administration and the general public have thanked the Government for fulfilling the long-pending demand for development of the temple.
Besides, the Government has also sanctioned fund for development of other tourist spots and some major Devi Peethas in Ganjam district. “While Rs50 lakh has been sanctioned for the Narayani Pitha, Rs65 lakh has been granted for Gopalpur and Rs 50 lakh for Biranchi Narayan temple and Budhakhol, among others,” informed a tourism official.