Berhampur (Odisha), Jan 23 (PTI) The proposed infrastructure development in Ma Budhi Thakurani Temple, one of the oldest Shakti shrines in this south Odisha city, has hit a roadblock due to non-availability of land, officials said.<\/p>\n
The state government had sanctioned Rs 1.15 crore for infrastructure development of the temple in 2014-15 and the Tourism department had embarked upon a plan to develop it by setting up a gate, a public convenient centre, parking area and toilets on the premises.<\/p>\n
However, the non-availability of land near the temple in Ganjam district has kept the project on hold, they said.<\/p>\n
Director of Tourism, N B Jawale has written to Ganjam, district Collector Prem Chandra Chaudhary on the matter.<\/p>\n
Funds for the development have been sanctioned and placed with Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC), but non-availability of land has held up the project, he said.<\/p>\n
“We got more than half an acre of land near the shrine from the temple trust. It has been handed over to the OTDC,” said district Tourist Officer Sanatan Nayak.<\/p>\n
“We will take up the matter with the district Collector and try to start work as soon as possible,” said MLA (Berhampur), R Ch Chyaupatnaik.<\/p>\n
“More visitors are expected at the temple after the facelift,” he added.<\/p>\n
The temple is located in the heart of the town. PTI COR SKN RG .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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