Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Odisha Government to Reclaim Lord Jagannath's Land
The Odisha government is working to get back about 58,000 acres of land that belongs to Lord Jagannath.
This land is in Odisha and other places in India.
The government is checking the records to make sure everything is correct.
They want to make sure no one takes the land illegally.
The government plans to use the land to help the Jagannath Temple and for religious and cultural events.
Any money made from the land will go to the temple and the people who worship there.
The government is also looking for land that is outside of Odisha and will make sure it is used properly, following the temple's traditions.
The Odisha government is reclaiming 58,000 acres of Lord Jagannath's land.
The land is located across Odisha and other parts of India.
Records for approximately 36,000–37,000 acres have been verified.
Reclaimed land will support the Jagannath Temple and related activities.
Revenue from the assets will benefit the temple and its devotees.
- Who
- Odisha government
- What
- Launched initiative to reclaim land belonging to Lord Jagannath
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Odisha and other parts of India
- Why
- To protect assets from encroachment and misuse, and for the benefit of the Jagannath Temple and its devotees
- Land to be reclaimed
- 58,000 acres
- Land location
- Odisha and other parts of India
- Land record verification
- 36,000–37,000 acres verified
- Purpose of reclaimed land
- Service and welfare of Jagannath Temple, religious and cultural activities