Key Takeaways
- The Gupteswar Shiva Peeth will receive a Rs 20 crore upgrade, transforming it into a major heritage tourist spot.
- Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved comprehensive works including road, electrification, and anti‑landslide measures.
- The project aims to enhance visitor facilities such as drinking water, toilets, and vendor shops while preserving natural beauty.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday sanctioned Rs 20 crore for transformation of Gupteswar Pitha, a famous Shiva Peeth of Koraput in the state
Chief Minister office sources here said all round development of the Peeth would be undertaken to make it one of the prominent as well as heritage and tourist destinations.
On the direction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik 5T Secretary V K Pandian had visited the Gupteswar Shiva Peeth in February last and directed the District Collector to prepared a Detail Project Report for the development, beautification of the temple after holding discussion with the local people, sevayats, people’s representative and members of the temple committee.
The Chief Minister sanctioned the money as per the reports of the District Collector.
As per the DPR, development of the main road of the temple, electrification, and laying of khandelite stones on the footpath will commence.
The plan also includes beautification of the entrance gate, facilities for drinking water, toilets, new vendor shops, plantations, and anti‑landslide steps, all while preserving the natural beauty of the spot.
