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Madhya Pradesh to Build High‑Tech Research Library on Lord Krishna in Ujjain
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 07:16 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh government announced plans to set up a state‑of‑the‑art research library in Ujjain dedicated to Lord Krishna’s life and teachings, financed through temple‑land revenues.
The state government has approved the construction of a cutting‑edge research library in Ujjain, the historic city linked to Lord Krishna, with the aim of consolidating scholarly material and raising global awareness of his legacy.
The library will feature digital archives, interactive displays and modern study spaces. Its funding will be sourced from the increased earnings of temple‑owned land, reflecting an effort to channel religious‑site revenues into cultural infrastructure.
Officials indicated that the centre will serve scholars, students and tourists, positioning Ujjain as a hub for Krishna studies and potentially boosting cultural tourism, part of a broader strategy to preserve and showcase India’s spiritual heritage.
The library will feature digital archives, interactive displays and modern study spaces. Its funding will be sourced from the increased earnings of temple‑owned land, reflecting an effort to channel religious‑site revenues into cultural infrastructure.
Officials indicated that the centre will serve scholars, students and tourists, positioning Ujjain as a hub for Krishna studies and potentially boosting cultural tourism, part of a broader strategy to preserve and showcase India’s spiritual heritage.