Konark Heritage Development Plan Draws Mixed Reactions From Locals

Konark: The heritage undertaking for beautification of world-famous Konark temple and its periphery evoked combined responses from the native residents of the traditional metropolis who urged the State authorities to resolve their points previous to enterprise the mega undertaking.
The residents demanded that together with the event of Konark, the federal government should resolve the land problem which they imagine is the principle hindrance to their improvement.
Residents of 8 mouzas round Konark who’ve been residing there for many years shouldn’t have land deeds. They worry if they’re displaced now for the event undertaking, they are going to be disadvantaged of presidency advantages beneath the rehabilitation as a result of lack of legitimate land data.
“We welcome the development plan, but at the same time we want the government to take measures for rehabilitation of those living in the area for a long time. The government must help them to ensure roof on their heads first under government scheme. The Chief Minister should personally look into this,” mentioned Upendra Kandi, president of Konark Nagar Congress.
“The development of infrastructure around Konark Sun Temple to attract more tourists is a welcome step. However, issues related to land of those living in eight mouzas here for three generations are also very crucial. The government should at least settle the land issue in Konark area and then go ahead with the project,” mentioned Rajkishore Mohapatra, a neighborhood mental.
Apart from the land problem, residents of Konark additionally opined in favour of growth of the previous city by relocating Konark helipad.
As per the event plan, all of the roads resulting in the temple shall be developed into six-lane, particularly the three.5 Km lengthy outer ring highway of Konark. The 30 acres of land in entrance of the temple shall be left open for landscaping. Besides, a particular stretch of highway may even be constructed for pedestrians.
An entry plaza for the guests and a renovated open air theatre are going to be some main points of interest for vacationers.

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The Chief Minister has invited options from residents concerning the draft plan inside 21 days.
Tusharkanti Behera, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister has mentioned, “The development of Konark Temple and its periphery will not only benefit the local residents living in its vicinity, but also attract tourists from across India and abroad.”
(Edited By Suryakant Jena)

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