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Fairs based on the cultural heritage to be organized in other states
Construction of various religious and cultural corridors reviewed
Bhopal, 19 July 2024
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that the Shri Ramraja Lok (corridor) being developed in Orchha should depict the events relating to the exile of Lord Shri Ram.
Reviewing the progress of construction work of various religious and cultural corridors, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav directed for light and sound shows at these places. While ensuring the sources of income for the various religious and cultural corridors, their construction and management process should be decided. To ensure better management of the corridors, a management committee should be formed at the local level of the concerned departments like culture, tourism, endowments, revenue, panchayat and rural development, and urban development and housing department.
Culture, Tourism, Religious Trusts and Endowments Minister Shri Dharmendra Singh Lodhi, Chief Secretary Smt. Veera Rana, Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Rajesh Rajoura, Principal Secretary Culture and Tourism Shri Sheoshekhar Shukla were present in the meeting.
Ayurvedic hospital to be connected to Bhadwa Mata Lok
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav asked to ensure that the construction work of all the developing religious and cultural corridors is planned in such a way that beautification stays on for years. He gave instructions to develop a research institute and educational institution in Sant Ravidas Lok, Sagar. Dr. Yadav said that devotees come to Bhadwa Mata Lok Neemuch not only for darshan but also for health benefits. An Ayurvedic hospital and physiotherapy center should also be connected to Bhadwa Mata Lok. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the architectural style in which the temples are built should ensure that the characteristics are followed in the construction of the structures.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that fairs focusing on the art, culture, architecture, and major cuisines of the state to promote the rich cultural heritage of Madhya Pradesh, should be organized in other states. This will also encourage tourism.
With the aim of cultural, and religious renaissance and development of tourism, the Tourism Department is working for the development of 18 Loks. Of them, 14 are based on religion and 4 on culture, construction work of 10 religious and 4 cultural Loks is in progress. Conservation of religious and cultural sites, the development of surrounding infrastructure, and the development of high-level facilities required for devotees and tourists should be taken up.
In order to enhance the sense of pride towards religious and cultural heritage among the youth, there will be a display of religious stories, folk arts, etc. through light and sound shows, exhibition galleries, and modern technology like projection, mapping, etc.
The meeting was informed about the progress of Sant Ravidas Lok Sagar, Devi Lok Salkanpur, Shri Ram Raja Lok Orchha, Jam Sanwali Shri Hanuman Lok Pandhurna, Pashupatinath Lok Mandsaur, Parshuram Lok Mhow, Bhadwa Mata Lok Neemuch, Maa Narmada Mahalok Amarkantak, Devi Ahilya Lok Khargone and Nagalwadi Lok Barwani, etc. Detailed discussion was held in action kanthe work of Maa Pitambara Lok Datia, Ratangarh Mata Mandir Lok Datia, Maa Sharda Devi Maihar, Maa Jogeshwari Mata Mandir Chanderi, Rani Durgavati Memorial Jabalpur, Atal Memorial Gwalior, Maharana Pratap Lok Bhopal and Rani Avanti Bai Memorial Jabalpur.
