Archive · 3 Aug 2025
NHPC, J&K Dept. Partner to Develop Bhadrakali Temple
NHPC and a J&K government department are teaming up to improve the Bhadrakali Temple in Jammu.
This temple is important to the Kashmiri Pandit community and will be a cultural center.
The government is providing funds to build ghats, a yagya shala, parking, and renovate buildings.
The Lieutenant Governor attended the signing, which is part of a plan to protect cultural heritage.
NHPC and a J&K government department signed an MoU for the Bhadrakali Temple's development.
The temple in Jammu is a cultural heritage center for the Kashmiri Pandit community.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha presided over the MoU signing ceremony.
The project, costing Rs 6.60 crore, includes ghats, yagya shala, and building renovation.
The temple is a new home for the deity, like the Bhadrakali temple in Kupwara.
- Who
- NHPC and a J&K government department.
- What
- An MoU was signed for the development of Bhadrakali Temple as a Cultural Heritage Centre.
- When
- The MoU signing ceremony took place on Sunday, August 3.
- Where
- Bhadrakali Temple at Thalwal village near Jammu.
- Why
- To preserve heritage and strengthen cultural, spiritual, and historical identity.
- Project Cost
- Rs 6.60 crore
- Location
- Thalwal village near Jammu
- Signatories
- NHPC and J&K government department
- Key Features
- Ghats, yagya shala, parking lot, protection wall, building renovation