The ‘International Gita Mahotsav-2016’ began at Kurukshetra amid chanting of hymns and ‘Gita Pujan’ performed by Haryana Governor, Kaptan Singh Solanki, and Chief Minister Manohar lal. The Mahotsav is being organised to mark Gita Jayanti from December 6 to 10.
After reaching the sports complex of Kurukshetra University, the Governor and the Chief Minister met the 574 delegates from different districts of the country representing an equal number of shlokas of Shreemad Bhagavad Gita. They later reached Purshottampura Bagh, Brahma Sarovar, where they, along with the Ministers and other dignitaries, performed Gita Pujan amid chanting of hymns.
later, the Governor and Chief Minister inspected the model of Gita Gyan Sansthanam, where research on all aspects of the Bhagavad Gita would be carried out. On the occasion, the Governor said that the entire world would gain knowledge of the Gita through the Gita Gyan Sansthanam, which would inculcate moral values in every person.
The State Government has provided all possible facilities to the Sansthanam, he added. Gita Manishi, Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj, also gave detailed information about the proposed Sansthanam.
The Governor and the CM also inspected the model of Krishna Circuit, which would be developed at a cost of `97.35 crore under ‘Swadesh Darshan Yojana’.
The CM said that out of the total budget, `38.64 crore would be spent on Brahma Sarovar for construction of water-based theme based on the Mahabharata, world-class multimedia laser show, beautification of all sides of the Brahma Sarovar, lighting and parking.
Apart from this, `1.20 crore out of this budget would be spent on Multipurpose Tourist Information Centre, he said.
Giving details of other projects, he said that under the Krishna Circuit project, `31.08 crore would be spent on development of Jyotisar Tirath.
Under this, landscaping and beautification of the Tirath would be carried out. To facilitate the tourists, tirath entrance gate, canteen, parking, bathrooms, toilets and another such facilities would be constructed.
Also, information pertaining to the Mahabharata, history of river Saraswati, civilisations and tourist destinations flourishing along the banks of river Saraswati, and places of pilgrimage in 48 kos would be provided.
The Chief Minister also said that Rs 6.50 crore would be spent on beautification of Sannihit Sarovar, apart from, arrangements for lighting, parking, canteen, water treatment project and sanitation.
A tourist assistance centre would also be established at a cost of Rs 1.23 crore, he said. Rs two crore would be spent for re-construction and beautification of Baan Ganga at Narkatari, apart from construction of toilets and canteen and arrangements for cleanliness, parking and lighting, he added.