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Cover Story

Years
of Vikas Yatra

Maa Kamakhya Temple, Assam Reconstruction of Juna
The redevelopment of the Maa Kamakhya Temple Somnath Temple, Gujarat
focused on enhancing infrastructure and pilgrim The legacy of Ahilyabai Holkar has been
amenities, thereby ensuring improved facilities and a carried forward through the renovation of key
comfortable, accessible spiritual experience.
pilgrimage sites, including the development of
the area surrounding the Somnath Temple and
the construction of the Parvati Temple.
n A promenade has been developed to offer
pilgrims a magnificent view of the Somnath
Temple set against the backdrop of the
Arabian Sea.

Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand
The development of Kedarnath includes the
installation of a statue of Adi Shankaracharya, which
symbolises civilisational unity and enhances the spiritual
significance of the pilgrimage site.

Separate Department Estab-
lished within the Ministry of Ex-
ternal Affairs
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the
government has established a dedicated department
within India’s Ministry of External Affairs specifically
for the restoration, renovation, and preservation of
cultural heritage.

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