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Nashik's Panchavati Temples Get Rs 12 Cr Facelift
23 Oct
Summary
- Rs 12 crore approved for temple development in Panchavati.
- Projects focus on vending zones and civic amenities.
- Ram Kal Path project aims to boost religious tourism.
The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has greenlit projects totaling Rs 12 crore for the development of vending zones and civic amenities in Panchavati. These enhancements are planned for the areas surrounding the Kalaram and Kapaleshwar temples, falling under the broader Ram Kal Path project.
Funding for these specific temple developments will come from the Clean Godavari Bond and Urban Challenge Fund. While a vending zone near Kalaram temple was initially part of the Ram Kal Path master plan, the Kapaleshwar temple component has been newly integrated. An architect is set to prepare the implementation drawings for the Kalaram temple works.
The Ram Kal Path project, with an overall estimated cost of Rs 146.10 crore, is designed to elevate the Panchavati-Ramkund region into a premier religious and tourism hub. It aims to showcase Nashik's deep-rooted Ramayana heritage, encompassing key sites like Ahilyabai Holkar Bridge, Ramkund, Sardar Chowk, and Sita Gufa.
Of the total Rs 146.10 crore budget, the central government has sanctioned Rs 99.16 crore. The remaining Rs 46.94 crore will be jointly funded by the state government, NMC, and other relevant agencies. The comprehensive plan includes extensive riverfront development along the Godavari, improved water supply, enhanced parking, and beautification efforts.
