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1000-Year-Old Bhoramdev Temple Corridor Gets Rs 148 Crore Boost in Chhattisgarh

The foundation stone has been laid for the development of the 1000-year-old Bhoramdev Temple corridor in Kawardha, Chhattisgarh, with a sanctioned amount of Rs 148 crore under the Centre's Swadesh Darshan Yojana. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat stated the long-cherished dream for the faith centre is becoming a reality, with additional projects like a tribal corridor launched. This development coincides with a massive investment wave in the state, where 219 projects worth Rs 7.83 lakh crore are rapidly advancing, set to create over 150,000 jobs. The state government highlights a decisive shift from investment commitments to tangible, execution-focused progress across multiple districts.

Key Points: Bhoramdev Temple Corridor Development Launched in Chhattisgarh

  • Rs 148 crore temple corridor
  • Swadesh Darshan Yojana approval
  • Tribal corridor & convention centre
  • State's Rs 7.83L cr investment push
  • Over 1.5 lakh jobs expected
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Development of 1000-year-old Bhoramdev Temple being realised: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Union Minister & CM announce Rs 148 crore Bhoramdev Temple corridor project under Swadesh Darshan, amid state's Rs 7.83 lakh crore investment surge.

"The dream... for the development of the corridor of the 1000-year-old Bhoramdev Temple... is being realised. - Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat"

Kawardha, January 2

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the long-cherished dream of developing the 1,000-year-old Bhoramdev Temple corridor in Chhattisgarh is now becoming a reality, with the foundation stone laid for projects worth Rs 148 crore.

Shekhawat told reporters here, "The dream that the Chhattisgarh government had for the development of the corridor of the 1000-year-old Bhoramdev Temple, which is the centre of faith for the people of Chhattisgarh, is being realised. We have laid its foundation stone. Development work will be carried out here for Rs 148 crore. In addition, we have also launched several other projects, including a tribal corridor and a convention centre."

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said that the Bhoramdev Corridor project has received approval under the Centre's flagship tourism scheme.

"The Bhoramdev Corridor project has been approved under the Central Government's Swadesh Darshan Yojana. An amount of Rs 148 crore has been sanctioned for the project," the Chief Minister said.

Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh has transformed investment commitments into tangible progress at breakneck speed, with 219 projects worth Rs 7.83 lakh crore across 18 sectors now advancing rapidly since November 2024. Spanning 26 of the state's 33 districts, these initiatives are poised to generate over 1.5 lakh jobs, marking one of the strongest investment phases in recent years and underscoring a shift from pledge-heavy summits to execution-focused governance.

According to a press release, of the total, nine marquee projects valued at Rs 6,063 crore are already operational, employing 5,500 workers primarily in emerging districts like Mungeli, Balodabazar, Rajnandgaon, Bemetara, Bilaspur, Balod, and Raipur. Another 109 projects, representing Rs 2.10 lakh crore and 87,132 jobs, are in advanced stages of construction and implementation across 16 sectors and 24 districts. Notably, 57 commitments exceed Rs 1,000 crore each, while 34 promise more than 1,000 jobs each, with overlap among high-impact proposals.

- ANI

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Priya S
Rs 148 crore is a significant investment. I hope the focus remains on authentic restoration and not just commercialisation. The temple's spiritual essence must be preserved.
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Vikram M
Good step, but execution is key. We've seen projects announced before with delays and cost overruns. Hope this one is completed on time and within budget.
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Sarah B
The scale of development in Chhattisgarh is impressive! 1.5 lakh jobs from these projects could be transformative for the state's economy. The tribal corridor is a thoughtful inclusion.
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Rohit P
As someone from Kawardha, this is long overdue. Our heritage sites need proper infrastructure. Hope the local community gets employment opportunities during the construction.
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Karthik V
Swadesh Darshan Yojana doing good work. Developing temple corridors helps in decentralising tourism. After Mahakal, now Bhoramdev. More power to our cultural roots!

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