Chief Minister Raghubar Das said that Basukinath Dham should be developed in such a way that pilgrims could visit the place throughout the year. According to the CM, master plan for the same is to be implemented in the stipulated timeframe. He also stressed that the process of civil defense has to be made effective.
CM added that the first phase of queue complex at Deoghar must be completed before Sravani Mela 2016. The CM was speaking while chairing the first meeting of Deoghar – Basukinath Shrine Board at Project Building on Tuesday at his office at Project Building.
The CM said that the Mansarovar pond in Deoghar has to be cleaned soon and the Chanan river water will be used to retain water level of Deoghar.
Moreover, a 26 km alternative kanwaria path will be made through MGNREGA and shady trees will be planted on either side of the roads along with making the four-lane Deoghar – Basukinath road.
The CM said that an additional police station will be made for Deoghar Temple and additional outpost will be made for Basukinath Dham. The State Government will request the Railway Ministry to expand travellers amenities at Jasidih and Deoghar railway stations. He appealed to members of Panda Dharma-Rakshini Sabha to conduct meeting on their own level to improve the work culture of Devghar and Basukinath temples and try to get maximum help from local civilians.
A presentation was also given during the meeting by the Tourism Department and Deoghar District Administration regarding organisational improvement in Deoghar and Basukinath temples.
In another meeting with the with the delegates of Jain Community, Das also said that Parasnath will be developed into an international tourist spot with the cooperation of everyone as a sentiment amalgamates with the help of individual.
The CM also assured that the State Government will not let any of the stone unturned to develop infrastructure at Parasnath. Highway patrolling has already been started from Parasnath to Madhuban along with the widening of roads in the area.
Das also appealed that those who are serious for the development of Parasnath including the non-resident Indians belonging to the community should come forward to discuss over the proposal and architecture of the temple and give final shape to the ongoing developmental works.
According to the CM, the State Government was ready to provide all facilities at every tourist spot in the state. There is also a plan to connect Parasnath with the tourist circuit of Bodhgaya and Deoghahr.