Odisha CM approves additional Rs 100 crores for ABADHA scheme at Puri, said reliable reports on Thursday. While making the announcement in this regard, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi said money shall not be a constraint for the ABADHA scheme at Puri.
It is worth noting that various projects such as Jagannath Ballav Pilgrim Center, Market Complex, Sri Setu and Musa River expansion are being implemented under the Aadha (Augmentation Basic Amenities and Development of Heritage and Architecture) scheme in Puri.
According to the initial budget, Rs 557.19 was sanctioned for this. However, more construction programs have also been taken up under this project.
It has been decided to construct a 2,000-seat multi-purpose hall on the fifth floor of Jagannath Ballav Pilgrim Center. Due to this, additional funds were required for the project. The Chief Minister, realizing this need, has increased the project cost and has sanctioned an additional Rs 100 crores for ABADHA scheme at Puri
Augmentation Basic Amenities and Development of Heritage and Architecture (ABADHA) at Puri
State Government has focused development basic infrastructure at Puri as the place has world wide attraction for Lord Jagannath Temple.
For this in the Budget, every year funds are allocated for Augmentation of Basic Amenities and Development of Heritage and Architecture at Puri (ABADHA).
This includes Land Acquisition Charges/ Re-habilitation and Resettlement/ Road Improvement for providing better facilities in and around Shree Jagannath Temple.
Special darshan for Elderly and Divyang in Puri
Special darshan for elderly and Divyang in Puri Jagannath temple, online booking will be available soon. This darshan facility will be available from the North door only. A ramp and railing from the North Gate Gumuti to Kurma Bedha has already been completed.
Volunteers will also be deployed to assist Special darshan for elderly and Divyang in Puri. The said volunteers will be specially trained. They will help the special devotees to reach the Natamandap or Jagamohan for darshan.
According to Srimandir Chief Administrator the temple administration is developing anonline facility for pre-booking a slot. It is also working on a mobile application through which devotees can avail the assistance.
During the trial phase, the facility will be available to 50 elderly and disabled devotees per day through online registration and the mobile app. The administration is also considering deploying trained volunteers from the Indian Red Cross Society and St John Ambulance.
