5T Secy Visits Lingaraj Temple ahead of Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Ekamra Project

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of foundation stone laying ceremony of the much-awaited Ekamra project, on the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian has visited the Lingaraj Temple to take stock of preparations for the mega programme.

After offering prayers to deity, the 5T Secretary has made a detailed review of the Ekamra Kshetra Amenities & Monuments Revival Plan. He has also held discussions with the BDA Vice Chairman Balwant Singh, Collector K. Sudarshan Chakrabarty and other officials about the Ekamra project.

The Ekamra Kshetra Amenities & Monuments Revival Plan includes construction of Lingaraj Entry plaza, Bhajan Mandap, Heritage Park and Kedar Gouri plaza, complete pedestrianisation of the Bindu Sagar road stretch, rejuvenation of Bindu Sagar and other holy ponds, Lingaraj Heritage Project, redevelopment of Kedargaauri and Mukteswar temple premises, e-auto service, seamless traffic management facility etc.

During his visit, the 5T Secretary has thoroughly reviewed the various aspects of the project.