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Ujjain’s Chintaman Ganesh Temple Omitted from ₹1,124‑crore Development Plan, Residents Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 12:31 PM
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A proposed ₹1,124‑crore temple development scheme in Ujjain does not allocate funds for the historic Chintaman Ganesh shrine, prompting local residents and the temple committee to voice strong objections.
The Ujjain municipal authorities have outlined a massive ₹1,124‑crore programme aimed at upgrading and expanding the city’s religious infrastructure. The scheme, announced earlier this month, envisions modernising existing shrines, improving visitor amenities, and constructing new facilities to boost pilgrimage tourism.
Despite the broad scope, the plan does not earmark any allocation for the Chintaman Ganesh Temple, a landmark that draws thousands of devotees daily. The omission has raised eyebrows among heritage activists, who argue that the temple’s cultural and economic significance warrants inclusion.
Local worshippers and members of the temple development committee have gathered outside the shrine to register their displeasure. They contend that excluding the temple undermines the community’s interests and could stall the anticipated influx of pilgrims.
Officials from the development board have yet to comment on the specific reasons for the exclusion, but sources suggest that budgetary constraints and prioritisation of larger complexes may have influenced the decision. The committee has pledged to submit a formal request for reconsideration in the coming weeks.
Despite the broad scope, the plan does not earmark any allocation for the Chintaman Ganesh Temple, a landmark that draws thousands of devotees daily. The omission has raised eyebrows among heritage activists, who argue that the temple’s cultural and economic significance warrants inclusion.
Local worshippers and members of the temple development committee have gathered outside the shrine to register their displeasure. They contend that excluding the temple undermines the community’s interests and could stall the anticipated influx of pilgrims.
Officials from the development board have yet to comment on the specific reasons for the exclusion, but sources suggest that budgetary constraints and prioritisation of larger complexes may have influenced the decision. The committee has pledged to submit a formal request for reconsideration in the coming weeks.