Odisha CM Announces Package for Lingaraj Temple Project, Urges People to Sacrifice Their Land for Beautification

Bhubaneswar: After the phenomenal success in acquiring land for Srimandir beautification and security, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday announced the Lingaraj Temple Heritage project and urged the people living in and around the temple to sacrifice their land for the beautification of the temple.

The 66- acre Ekamraskhetra Yojana comprises a beautiful entrance gateway, renovation of Bindusagar and other heritage ponds, Lingaraj Heritage Project and beautification of Kedargouri-Muketeswar premises.

Announcing a rehabilitation package for the effected people, Naveen said that the temporary shop owners will get Rs 30,000 in two installments while the permanent ones will be given Rs 10,000 per month rent for one year. They would be settled in markets and vending zones developed by BDA and municipal corporation.

According to a release, those will lose their land will be given compensation with consultation with the affected people.
The Chief Minister further said that a special law will be put in place for Lingaraj temple like the Puri temple.

The announcement came after 5-T secretary VK Pandian visited the Lingaraj temple to review the developmental work undergoing inside and outside the 11th century shrine.