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Saundatti Yallamma temple to developed as tourist pilgrimage centre, says Minister
Saundatti Yallamma temple to be developed into a pilgrimage and tourist centre of importance, Minister for Law, Parliamentary affairs H.K. Patil said in Belagavi on Friday. He told officers to start working immediately and complete various projects in time.
He said two government bodies had been created to ensure comprehensive development of the temple and the town of Saundatti. Around ₹118.3 crore will be spent on the project including special grants and the PRASAD scheme.
The infrastructure development includes laying or repair of roads in and around the town, and development and rejuvenation of water bodies.
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan said the project includes construction of a queue complex, two multi-purpose halls, toilet blocks, cattle resting stations and fodder centres, open kitchens bathrooms, information centre, mega canteen, primary health centre, a waste management unit and digital information boards.
A hi-tech parking system, Anma Dasoha Bhavan, commercial shops, and an administrative building will also be built.
The Minister asked officials to take action as per the decisions taken in the recent meeting held in Saundatti, regarding the implementation of the master plan.
Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Rahul Shinde, Superintendent of Police Bheemashankar Guled, Sri Renuka Ellamma Tourism Development Board Chief executive Officer Geetha Kaulagi, Joint Director of Tourism Department Soumya Bapat and officials from various departments were present in the meeting.
