Gujarat Govt Okays ₹29 Crore Works for Tourist & Pilgrimage Sites

Gandhinagar: Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi today granted administrative and financial approval for development works worth approximately Rs 28.68 crore for various pilgrimage sites and tourist destinations in a single day, the state government announced.

According to an official statement, at the historic Uparkot Fort in Junagadh, Rs 1.07 crore has been approved for the first phase of constructing a compound wall, developing parking facilities, and setting up a tourist facilitation centre near Majevadi Gate to enhance visitor amenities. Two lifts will also be installed in the future to improve accessibility for tourists.

In addition, work orders worth Rs 20.09 crore, the largest allocation under these approvals have been issued for the comprehensive development of the renowned Harshad Mata Temple.

Further, Rs 60.64 lakh has been sanctioned for providing facilities such as paver blocks and a solar power system at Shri Toda Bahucharaji Mataji Temple in Shankhalpur, Mehsana district. An amount of Rs 49.80 lakh has been approved for works including a Satsang Hall, parking shed, and water infrastructure at Aishree Khodiyar Temple in Bagasara, Amreli district.

Moreover, Rs 1.80 crore has been allocated for the development of Shri Ghatkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Ghadoi village of Valsad district. The proposed works include a riverfront ghat, landscaping, and a children’s play area.

Additionally, a grant of Rs 3.36 crore has been earmarked for the renovation of the historic Gandhi Ashram established by Mahatma Gandhi in 1917 in Godhra, Panchmahal district. The government has also approved Rs 1.25 crore for the grand planning of ‘Dang Darbar 2026’, a prominent symbol of tribal culture in Dang district.

The state government stated that these developmental initiatives are expected to further strengthen Gujarat’s tourism infrastructure and create enhanced facilities for devotees and visitors in the coming years. DeshGujarat