Overview
- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal laid the foundation on October 30, with officials indicating completion within a year.
- Allocations include Rs 1.15 crore to bring Bhakra Canal water to the pond, Rs 49.06 lakh for sewage and rainwater upgrades, and Rs 25 lakh for an Aam Aadmi Clinic inside the complex.
- A Rs 6.78 crore light-and-sound show near the pond is planned, with tenders already issued for the project.
- A comprehensive master plan is being prepared with heritage and urban planning experts to guide construction, conservation, sanitation, parking, and traffic management.
- New crowd-handling steps will add a token system for prasad, queue lanes with signboards, and facilities including a pilgrims’ hall and parking for about 300 vehicles.