Odisha govt sanctions Rs 40 cr for land acquisition around Jagannath Temple

The Odisha government has sanctioned Rs 40 crore for land acquisition in connection with the development of a 'Heritage Security Zone' around the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Joint Secretary to the state government Bimalendu Ray wrote a letter to the Chief Engineer, DPI (Design, Planning and Investigation) and Roads, Nirman Soudha in Bhubaneswar in this regard.
"...I am directed to inform you that you are permitted to place a lumpsum fund to the tune of Rs 40 crore available in Land Acquisition Head of Account for the purpose of land acquisition/direct purchases.
R&R packages in respect of the aforesaid works and other related projects in Puri," said the letter dated September 30.

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