NEWS

Odisha Chief Minister is expected to soon lay the foundation stone of the Puri heritage corridor

ABOUT

• Conceived in 2016 – unveiled in December 2019
• To transform the holy town of Puri into an international place of heritage
• Includes redeveloping major portions of the holy town and in the vicinity of the temple for visitors and tourists
• Resolution for the project was passed in the state assembly unanimously by all the parties in February 2020
• After the initial funds of Rs 800 crore from the state government’s Augmentation of Basic Amenities and Development of Heritage and Architecture at Puri (ABADHA) scheme, another Rs 265 crore will be provided in the first phase.