Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today sanctioned Rs 16 crore to different minority religious Institutions of the State for creation of pilgrim amenities and community hall.
The funds will be provided from the Special Problem Fund during the year 2019-20.
As per the decision, Satyanagar Jesus Christ & Mother Merry, Bhubaneswar Cathlic Church and Capital Masjid, Unit-4 will get Rs.2 crore each for the purpose.
Cuttack Odia Baptist Church, Mission Road Cuttack and Qadam-e-Rasul Masjid, Darghabazar, Cuttack will also get Rs.2 crore each.
Besides Kendrapara Fakirabad Markazi Masjid, Bhadrak Puruna Bazar Jama Masjid, Sambalpur Zilla School Chhak Paltan Masjid, Sambalpur St.Joseph, Cathedral (Roman Cathlic), Jammia Masjid of Bhapur Bazar, Berhampur, Giri Road Berhampur Odia Baptist Church (CNI), Rourkela Bishop Missionary (Roman Cathlic) and Rajgangpur Sunni Jamma Masjid will also be provided with Rs.1 crore each for development of amenities and community hall in their respective institutions.