Ram Kal Path works to start with temple conservation
Nashik: The initial phase of the ambitious, centrally-funded Ram Kal Path project is set to commence with the conservation and renovation of ancient temples and structures.
On Thursday, the standing committee of the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) approved the civic administration's proposal to award the work order to a Mumbai-based firm.
This firm will undertake the renovation and conservation of ancient temples near Ramkund and Kalaram Temple, as well as the façades of structures, at a cost of Rs22.55 crore.
The total cost of the project is estimated at Rs146 crore. Central govt has approved Rs100 crore of this, with the balance to be sourced from state govt's tourism department and the NMC. Till date, the Centre has disbursed Rs65 crore to the civic body, with the remaining Rs35 crore are to be released based on the project's progress.
The Centre has set a deadline of March 2026 to complete the Ram Kal Path project. The project involves the development of the entire zone from the Ramkund area in Godavari to Kalaram Temple and Seetagumpha in the old Panchavati area.
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