Sambalpur: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Samaleswari Temple Area Management and Local Economy Initiatives (SAMALEI) project here, today.
The project, which was being carried out during the last three years, has transformed the 16th century temple, significantly.
The work for the project started in February of 2021 with an initial expenditure of Rs 200 crore. The state government has spent a total of Rs 290 crore for the transformational work.
Bhakta Niwas, new Trust Board Office, museum, park, cafeteria, common amenities center, dipa ghara and Mahanadi Alati are among the significant aspects of the SAMALEI project.
