Urban Development Minister Amar Agrawal on Thursday performed Bhumi Pujan for two Bhavans in Bilaspur. Agrawal who is also the health and family welfare minister performed the rituals for Satnam Sanskritik Bhavan and Mahant Bada Mangal Bhavan at Agyeya Nagar.
He performed the Bhumi Pujan for Samudayik Bhavan at ward no six and for Mahant bada Mangal Bhavan at ward no seven. They would be built at a cost of `20 lakh each.
The Minister also announced to sanction `10 lakh for the construction of a Samudayik Bhavan at ward no 12. Once completed, people would be able to organise social functions at the Sanskritik Mangal Bhavan. The Bhavan can also be used as a venue to discuss about the development of the region.
Informing about the developmental and welfare initiatives the State Government has taken, Agrawal said such initiatives must provide maximum benefit to the eligible people.
At the beginning of the ceremony, the minister offered prayer to Guru Ghasidas, a great saint and said people should follow the path shown by him.
The prominent among others who attended the ground breaking ceremony include senior Raj Mahant Diwan chand Sonwani, Raj Mahant Desram Pandey, Bhukharam Anant, Basant Anchal, Cl Kurre and BK Keskar.