Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday has approved the master plan for the development of the Nilamadhaba temple at Kantilo in Nayagarh district . Odisha government has decided to invest Rs 100 crore for the development project which will be completed within 18 months .

According to a release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) , Chief Minister has sought cooperation of the local people and sevayats for the successful implementation of the project. CM Naveen Patnaik has approved the master plan for the development of Nilamadhab Temple after the detailed discussion about the project at a high level meeting .

The master plan focuses on renovation of the temple, smooth darshan for devotees, development of a circular path, restoration and beautification of the Chandan Puskarini (pond), improvement of surrounding roads, plantation of trees, gardening, parking and beautification of the Mahanadi river bank. The four gates will be upgraded with the restoration of the steps leading to the shrine. Lift lobby and sky bridge will be arranged through the west gate of the temple. The east and west sides of the road will be widened to allow access to the temple. The east side road will be widened by 9 meters and the west side road by 12 meters. A cloak room and rest shed will also be set up for the devotees .

Earlier 5T Secretary VK Pandian had visited the famous shrine as directed by the CM and held elaborate discussions with the sevayats, local people and district administration officials about the development of the temple and urged them to prepare a master plan for the project .

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