Chandigarh – Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister Krishan Lal Panwar said that under the leadership of former Chief Minister Manohar Lal and present Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, 5 acres of land have been provided free of cost by the government for the construction of Guru Ravidas Dham at Umri in Kurukshetra district.
The Minister shared this information during the discussion on the Governor’s Address in the Budget Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today, while responding to an issue raised by MLA, Naresh Selwal.
He said that the Dham complex will include a hostel, a langar hall, a grand statue of Sant Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj, and a museum. The total estimated cost of the project is around Rs.125 crore. Tenders worth approximately Rs.90 crore have already been issued for various works related to the project.
Sh. Panwar added that some members have raised objections regarding the matter. However, he pointed out that the 5-acre land located along the GT Road has a market value of over Rs.50 crore, and the government has provided it free of cost in the name of Sant Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj. This decision reflects the government’s commitment to respecting all sections of society and honouring the saint tradition.
He further clarified that the state government is continuously working to preserve the teachings of saints and great personalities and to promote social harmony in society.