SC asks Uttar Pradesh, panel to frame development plan for Vrindavan's Banke Bihari temple
The Supreme Court has instructed the Uttar Pradesh government and the temple management committee to create a comprehensive development plan for the Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan. This plan aims to enhance access and facilities for devotees, including infrastructure improvements and better amenities. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining traditional practices and ensuring proper management of the temple area.
- ▪The Supreme Court directed the Uttar Pradesh government to develop a plan for the Bankey Bihari temple.
- ▪The plan should include better access and facilities for devotees, such as dharamshalas and public transport.
- ▪The court highlighted the need for regulating commercial activities around the temple.
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The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government and a committee managing the Bankey Bihari Ji Maharaj temple at Vrindavan in Mathura to draw a holistic development plan to provide easier access and better facilities to devotees.A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the State should “come forward” for the development of “secular infrastructure facilities” in and around the temple complex.The court pointed out that more infrastructure and facilities for visitors would mean the acquisition of more land for widening the access road to the temple.
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