Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik laid the foundation stone of the much-awaited Ekamra Project at the Lingaraj Temple here today.
The foundation stone of the Ekamra Prakalp, also known as the Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monuments Revival Action plan, was laid on the third and final day of the Bhumi Pujan ceremony.
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.