Bhubaneswar, November 16: The Odisha government will allocate Rs 100 crore for the renovation of the Baladevjew Temple in Kendrapara under the Parikrama Project. Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is near finalization, with work expected to start this financial year.

The temple, a major religious and cultural landmark, attracts thousands of pilgrims annually. The state aims to preserve its heritage while enhancing infrastructure for both visitors and devotees. A review meeting, chaired by Minister Harichandan and attended by Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda, outlined plans for essential repairs to the temple and surrounding areas, including the Anand Bazar, Rosaghara, Sinduk Ghara, and the sacred Pushkarini.

Discussions also focused on developing facilities such as the Maushi Maa Temple, parking upgrades, a new Rath Khala (chariot workshop), Yatri Nivas (pilgrims' rest house), Bhog Dukan (food counter), and a Police Control Room. Minister Harichandan instructed the district administration to finalize and submit the project report for state approval.

The initiative is expected to boost tourism, preserve the temple's legacy, and improve amenities for the growing number of pilgrims.