Bhubaneswar, Oct. 31 -- The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to transform the historic Ekamra Kshetra in Bhubaneswar into a well-organised, clean and attractive spiritual tourism destination, with a focus on preserving its rich cultural heritage while providing modern amenities for devotees and tourists.

Odisha Law and Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Saturday stressed the need for planned and timely execution of all proposed development projects, directing officials to complete the ongoing works at Ekamra Kshetra by January 2027.

Chairing a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan here, the minister assessed the overall progress of development initiatives in Ekamra Kshetra. He emphasised that all projects must be impl...