Kedarnath Trust allocates ₹120 crore for construction work in temple premises
According to the state’s Tourism Secretary Dilip Jawalkar, the second phase of the construction work with a cost of ₹120 crores will be completed in Kedarnath Dham, including 50 feet wide walkway, security wall and other works. The temple authority has given the amount to the organisations, which will carry out the construction work.
The Shri Kedarnath Utthan Charitable Trust (SKUCT) has allocated ₹120 crores for the construction work in the temple premises.
The SKUCT has been constituted by the Uttarakhand government in 2017 with an aim to facilitate construction, re-construction, development, re-development and renovation of all infrastructure at Kedarnath Dham. (HT File Photo)
According to the state’s Tourism Secretary Dilip Jawalkar, the second phase of the construction work with a cost of ₹120 crores will be completed in Kedarnath Dham, including 50 feet wide walkway, security wall and other works. The temple authority has given the amount to the organisations, which will carry out the construction work.
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The SKUCT receives funds for reconstruction work from various PSUs and companies under their corporate social responsibility activities.
The SKUCT has been constituted by the Uttarakhand government in 2017 with an aim to facilitate construction, re-construction, development, re-development and renovation of all infrastructure at Kedarnath Dham.
The government constituted the trust with an aim to ensure holistic and time bound rehabilitation of the Kedarnath shrine - that was badly affected by flash floods in the year 2013.
Kedarnath Dham is one of the most revered pilgrimage centres of northern India. Located at an altitude of 3,584 meters, amidst the snow-clad Himalayan peaks and on the banks of river Mandakini, this shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is regarded as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
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