Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday approved the master plan for the development of Sikhar Chandi Temple in Bhubaneswar.
The Sikhar Chandi Temple and its surrounding area will be upgraded and developed as one of the major attractions in the capital city. The development works will be carried out over 53.64 acre of land at the cost of Rs 25 crore.
Recently, on the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian visited the Sikhar Chandi Temple and asked for the preparation of its master plan. He suggested that the development plan should be environmentally friendly.
In a meeting held today evening, BDA Vice Chairman Balwant Singh made a presentation regarding the master plan.
According to this plan, development and beautification work will be done on 53.64 acres of land in and around the temple. The BDA will take over the management of the area in addition to carrying out these upgrades.
According to the master plan, the total area is divided into 4 zones. In Zone 1, parking, public sports and other activities will be improved. Zone II will have viewpoints and trekking routes. In Zone-3 and 4, infrastructure, community centre, main building, shops and other facilities will be provided for recreational activities.
The 5T Secretary coordinated the meeting.