Koradi Temple’s 188-Foot Hanuman Idol Project to Integrate Futuristic Attractions The iconic Mahalaxmi Jagdamba Temple in Koradi, Maharashtra, is set to unveil a groundbreaking project featuring an 188-foot-tall Hanuman idol, which will serve as the centerpiece of a modern religious and tourism complex. The initiative, backed by a ₹5 crore allocation from the Regional Tourism Development Fund, aims to blend spirituality with cutting-edge technology to create an immersive experience for visitors. The project, which has a total budget of ₹11.50 crore, is expected to transform the temple precinct into a hub for both devotion and recreation. The development includes a holographic dome theatre and an experiential museum designed to showcase mythological narratives centered on Lord Hanuman. The museum, estimated to cost ₹3–4 crore, will incorporate advanced technologies such as projection mapping, interactive LED installations, and sound-and-light storytelling. These elements are intended to provide visitors with a 360-degree visual and sensory experience of religious themes. Additionally, the project plans to introduce recreational facilities to broaden its appeal, including an amusement park, a children’s adventure zone, a 7D theatre, VR gaming areas, and a go-karting track. These additions are expected to attract families and younger audiences while maintaining the site’s spiritual significance. Construction of the Hanuman idol began in July 2023, with approximately ₹6.47 crore already spent. Originally scheduled for completion by January 2025, the deadline has been extended to May 30, 2026.#maharashtra #koradi #nmrda #mahalaxmi_jagdamba_temple #nagpur_metropolitan_region_development_authority
Maharashtra Govt Approves 12,998 Crore Loan Package for Nagpur Infrastructure Projects The Maharashtra government has approved state guarantees totaling nearly 13,000 crore for two major infrastructure projects in Nagpur: the New Nagpur Business District and the New Outer Ring Road. The funding will come from HUDCO, the central government's housing and urban finance corporation. The approvals, issued through separate government resolutions, mark revised versions of earlier decisions and are designed to support the development of these projects. The New Nagpur Business District, anchored by the International Business and Finance Centre (IBFC), will receive a guarantee of 4,999.28 crore. This covers a principal loan of 3,000 crore and projected interest of 1,999.28 crore. The Outer Ring Road project, which includes four truck-and-bus terminals, will be funded with a guarantee of 7,999.13 crore, covering a principal of 4,800 crore and projected interest of 3,199.13 crore. Both guarantees replace earlier approvals, with the IBFC project superseding a resolution dated November 12, 2025, and the Outer Ring Road project replacing one from October 9, 2025. The Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA) will borrow the loans from HUDCO at an annual interest rate of 8.60%, with repayment spread over 60 equal installments over 15 years. The loans will be drawn down within a 12-month window starting from April 20. The IBFC project is part of a larger 11,300 crore New Nagpur Business District, which will span 692.06 hectares in Mouza Ladgaon and Mouza Godhani in Hingna. NMRDA will implement the project with NBCC (India) Ltd as the consultant. The loan will fund the land acquisition phase, while approximately 3,500 crore has been allocated for Phase I development.#nagpur #maharashtra_govt #hudco #nmrda #ibfc
