Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav visited the Shri Ramraja Sarkar Temple in Orchha, Niwari district, on November 7, 2026, on the occasion of Chhoti Diwali and offered prayers for the prosperity and well-being of the people of the state.
During the visit, he directed officials to complete all ongoing construction and development works under the Shri Ramraja Lok project within the stipulated timelines while maintaining quality standards.
The project, being developed at an estimated cost of ₹126.96 crore, is part of a wider set of cultural heritage conservation and tourism development initiatives in Orchha.
Yadav described the Shri Ramraja Temple as an important centre of faith and religious tourism, highlighting the town’s historical and cultural significance.
He also referred to the development of religious destinations such as the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya and Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, saying that the state government was undertaking similar efforts to develop Madhya Pradesh’s religious and cultural destinations.
₹239.87 Crore Worth of Development Projects in Orchha
According to the state government, various projects worth a combined ₹239.87 crore are being undertaken to conserve Orchha’s heritage and develop its tourism infrastructure.
The major components include:
- Shri Ramraja Lok: Construction is underway at a cost of ₹126.96 crore.
- State Archaeology Department: Projects worth ₹7.5 crore.
- State Tourism Department: Development works worth ₹19.73 crore.
- Other projects: Additional works involving special visitor experiences and tourism-related development.
The government has also reported the completion of several heritage conservation works, including:
- Construction of the boundary wall at Lakshmi Temple.
- Conservation of Rai Praveen Mahal and its garden.
- Conservation of Nazir Bagh and Phool Bagh.
- Conservation of Raja Mahal and construction of its boundary wall.
These works form part of the broader effort to preserve Orchha’s historical structures alongside the development of tourism facilities.
CM Announces ₹5,000 Rewards for Exhibition Participants
During his visit, the Chief Minister also inspected an exhibition organised by various government departments at the Hathi Saw-Supari Saw premises in Orchha.
The exhibition featured displays related to the region’s history, culture, traditional food products, medicinal crops and local handicrafts.
Yadav visited several stalls and sought information about local products and traditional practices. These included:
- Food products prepared from millets.
- Tulsi cultivation and tea made from tulsi.
- Medicinal plants and agricultural products.
- Traditional Bundeli art and paintings.
- Historical and cultural sites in the region, including Sitamadhi.
He interacted with young women showcasing Bundeli paintings, appreciated their work and purchased some of their paintings.
The Chief Minister also announced a cash reward of ₹5,000 for participants at each exhibition stall in recognition of their participation.
He subsequently planted a sapling at the venue and appreciated the departments’ efforts to showcase local products, traditional food and regional art.
CM Seeks Time-Bound Execution of Development Works
During his interaction with the media, Yadav said the government wanted Orchha to emerge as an important destination for religious tourism while preserving its historical identity.
He also referred to the local belief that Lord Ram resides in Orchha as a king during the day, which gives the Shri Ramraja Sarkar Temple its distinctive religious significance.
The Chief Minister said officials responsible for the Shri Ramraja Lok project had been instructed to ensure that all categories of construction and development work were completed within the prescribed schedule and with the required quality.
Forest and Environment Minister of State Dilip Ahirwar, Rajya Sabha member Mahesh Kevat, Niwari MLA Anil Jain, MP representative Rajesh Pateria and district-level administrative officials were present during the visit.
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