₹250-crore master plan ready for Dattatreya temple in Ganagapur

KALABURAGI A comprehensive master plan, estimated at ₹250 crore, has been drawn up to develop and beautify the Sri Dattatreya temple at Deval Ganagapur in Afzalpur taluk of Kalaburagi district, a major pilgrimage centre in the Kalyana Karnataka region. The first phase, estimated at ₹50 crore, will focus on improving pilgrim amenities, developing the riverfront and streamlining traffic and parking.

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) and designs have been prepared under the leadership of Home Minister and district in-charge Priyank Kharge. The proposal is awaiting approval from the State Cabinet.

The first phase comprises six major components, including the development of Sangam Ghat at a cost of ₹17.12 crore, Papavinash Teertha at ₹12.50 crore, a promenade leading to the temple at ₹6.50 crore, parking and transit facilities at ₹9.10 crore, a pedestrian pathway connecting the bus stand to the temple at a cost of ₹52 lakh and improvements to the temple complex at a cost of ₹4.25 crore.