Sanjay Kumar Pandey
Ranchi EW News: The Pahari Mandir, a revered site in Ranchi, has received administrative approval for a renovation and redevelopment project amounting to ₹6.73 crore (₹673.067 lakh). The project, approved by the Deputy Commissioner of Ranchi Rahul Kumar Sinha, based on a departmental letter, will be carried out in two phases. ₹424.543 lakh has been allocated for the renovation and redevelopment work of the temple, while ₹248.524 lakh has been designated for the construction of guard walls and boundary walls. The execution of this project will be overseen by the Executive Engineer of NREP-1, Ranchi, appointed as the implementing agency. The implementation will follow the technical estimates approved by the Chief Engineer of the Jharkhand Police Housing Corporation Ltd., Ranchi. The project is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2026, with tenders to be invited as per the approved estimate. The implementing agency has been directed to issue tenders within seven days of project approval and finalize them within five days of receipt. In case of any difficulties during the tender process, immediate reporting to the concerned authorities is required. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of adhering to the quality standards and ensuring compliance with departmental rules. The agency is also responsible for ensuring barrier-free access for the differently-abled and that no work deviates from the original temple structure. Photographic documentation of the construction at different stages—beginning, mid-phase, and completion—along with geographical coordinates, will be maintained and submitted to the concerned authorities. Additionally, the agency must ensure that the work takes place on public land and that no similar work has been conducted on the site in the last five years. The implementing agency is required to submit monthly progress reports, both physical and financial, to the District Tourism and Culture Office. The project will strictly follow all financial and administrative guidelines issued by various state departments, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the process.
