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Development of Ekamra Kshetra - Chitta - 05-29-2023
As per https://sambadenglish.com/odisha-cabinet-approves-tenders-for-development-of-konark-ekamra-kshetra/ the state cabinet has approved 156.21 crores for the development of Ekamra Kshetra.
RE: Development of Ekamra Kshetra - Chitta - 06-28-2023
Following is an excerpt from https://sambadenglish.com/odisha-cm-lays-foundation-stone-of-ekamra-project-at-lingaraj-temple-in-bhubaneswar/
Quote:Odisha CM Lays Foundation Stone Of Ekamra Project At Lingaraj Temple In Bhubaneswar
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Biswajeet Swain Published On : Jun 28, 2023 at 11:08 AM
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik laid foundation stone of the Rs 280 crore Ekamra Project at the Lingaraj Temple here, today.
... Notably, the State Government had in 2019 launched the ‘Ekamra Prakalp’, also known as Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monuments Revival Action Plan.
The project’s objective is to revive the grandeur of the ancient heritage precinct surrounding the Lingaraj Temple, covering an expansive area of 80 acres. This includes a variety of monuments, sacred tanks, and water bodies. In the initial stage of implementation, the focus will be on restoring the architectural and archaeological treasures of Ekamra Kshetra.
See also https://www.orissapost.com/odisha-cm-lays-foundation-stone-for-rs-280-crore-ekamra-project/