– Dr. Mayank Chaturvedi
It can be called a strong flow of political will power that first, soon after coming to power in Madhya Pradesh, work was started on an effective action plan for Rampath Gaman, then after selecting the places, many schemes for their development started operating in a phased manner and now they have been completed. The last task for success: By approving the constitution of “Shri Ramchandra Pathgaman Nyas” for the development of Shri Ramchandra Pathgaman areas, the Shivraj government of Madhya Pradesh has done the work of providing it to perfection. Chief Minister Shivraj’s tweet also came after approving this work in the state cabinet.
“Ram is in every single one of our hearts. We are making Ram Van Gaman Path on the routes through which Lord Shri Ram passed during his exile. Today the cabinet has decided to set up ‘Shri Ramchandra Path-Gaman Trust’, which will oversee the various development works to be done there. We are committed to preserving the country’s rich cultural heritage.” Today, some people are seeing this decision as a reaction to the Congress.
In fact, some people may feel so because the issue on which the Twitter handle of Kamal Nath and Congress tried to corner the BJP government and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for not making the Ramvan Gaman Path the same day. Shivraj’s cabinet approved the formation of “Shri Ramchandra Pathgaman Trust”. But looking at the facts, this is not a reaction of the Congress, in which it was written on behalf of the Congress on May 04, 2023 – Kamal Nath Government- Ram Van Gaman Path approved, budget allocated of 22 crores, work started on the project, Ram devotees Respect. On the other hand, Shivraj government – ​​ban on Ram Van Gaman Path, budget is not known, BJP heavy on the project, Lord Ram insulted.
If we go into the history of Shri Ram Path Gaman, then the work on this started in the year 2003 as soon as the BJP’s Uma government came to power in the state. After that Babulal Gaur and then Shivraj worked hard on it. Madhya Pradesh’s Culture and Tourism Minister Usha Thakur called the media on February 28, 2022 itself and made it clear that how the BJP government of Madhya Pradesh is working regarding “Shri Ramchandra Gaman Path”, she said only then It was given that it would be ready soon. A year ago at that time, Minister Usha Thakur had also claimed among journalists that Ram Van Gaman Path scheme would be completed soon by forming Ram Van Gaman Path Nyas.
Along with this, Usha Thakur had also told what the government wants and what it is going to do. He had made it clear that ‘Ram Van Gaman Path is our dream project. Ram Van Path Gaman Nyas will be made on the lines of Acharya Shankar Nyas which we have made in Omkareshwar. In order to start work on this scheme fast, we have taken it out of the Endowment Department and included it in the Culture Department. Now after getting the approval of the Council of Ministers, what was said by Culture Minister Usha Thakur a year ago, has been completely sealed.
How serious was the intention of the Shivraj government regarding this, if we investigate it, then we will have to go back a long way, but when we look at 2021, the decision of CM Shivraj comes to the fore in the month of July, in which Rampath forest crossing in Madhya Pradesh The state government seems to be working fast regarding development. In the first phase of the scheme, the Department of Spirituality gives administrative approval of one crore rupees for the preparation of feasibility report and DPR for the construction of Rampath Van Gaman Marg starting from Chitrakoot. The Collector is told that he himself will review the progress by taking a meeting of the concerned departments every 15 days and directly update the CM Secretariat.
Madhya Pradesh’s Tourism and Endowment Minister Usha Thakur repeatedly visits Chitrakoot for this work, her entire focus is visible only on Rampath Van Gaman. They prepare the complete outline of the construction of this path. When the blueprint is made to complete the Rampath Van Gaman Marg in three phases, it is decided that in the first phase Kamadgiri Parikrama, in the second phase the 84 Koshi Parikrama site of Chitrakoot and in the third phase other important places of Rampath Van Gaman. will be developed by the Govt. Then instructions are issued by the government that while preparing the DPR of the Rampath Van Gaman Marg project, a further ground plan should be prepared after taking opinion from the local people, sages and public representatives. Not only this, Minister Usha Thakur has also given instructions to organize Shayan Aarti at Mandakini Ghat on the lines of Ganga Shayan Aarti held in Kashi and other ghats of Uttar Pradesh.
If you look at the facts, the Shivraj government allows a proposal of Rs 300 crore, emphasizing on developing basic facilities in the first phase, to start the work of Ram Van Gaman Path (corridor) in Madhya Pradesh in 2022, in which 60 percent amount The central and 40 percent amount is decided by the state government for itself. The deadline for the work is fixed.
Earlier, the Kamal Nath government had sanctioned Rs 22 crore while preparing an action plan in the year 2019, but due to the disinterest of the officials of the Spirituality Department regarding the construction of the path, this work could never get on the ground. But from what is happening now, it seems that “Shri Ramchandra Path Gaman” is no more a distant dream for a Ram bhakt, this dream is about to become a reality on the ground just like the construction of grand Shri Ram temple in Ayodhya. Well, it’s only a few days left.
Now the development of the routes through which Shri Ram came during the exile in the state will accelerate. Rampath Gaman includes Chitrakoot, Panna, Badhwara (Katni), Ramghat (Jabalpur), Ram Mandir Talab, Ramnagar Mandla, Shahdol, Dindori and Amarkantak. If you look at the sites in detail, it includes Sphatik Shila, Gupta Godavari, Atri Ashram, Sharbhang Ashram, Ashwamuni Ashram, Sutikshna Ashram, Siddha Pahar, Sita Rasoi, Ramsel, Ram Janaki Temple, Brihaspati Kund, Agnijihna Ashram, Agastya Ashram, Shiva Temple, Ramghat. , Shri Ram Mandir, Markandeya Ashram, Dashrath Ghat, Sita Marhi are included.
In this path, there will be darshan of Prannath Temple, Ram Janaki Temple, Jugal Kishore Temple, Baldev Ji Temple, Govind Ji Temple of Panna. Narmada Udgam in Amarkantak, Shriyantra Temple, Patleshwar Mahadev, Kapildhara, Bandhavgarh National Park in Badwara, Shesh Shaya, Bandhavgarh Fort, Bansagar Lake, Chausath Yogini Temple in Ramghat Jabalpur, Bhedaghat, Yogini Temple, Chada in Dindori, Metal Craft, Bamboo Art, Dagona water fall will also be seen.
The chief minister himself will be the chairman of the newly formed trust “Shri Ramchandra Path Gaman”. The task of the trust is to carry out cultural and spiritual development of the places Shri Ram passed through during his exile. The 23 places identified by the central government in the state, There will be special emphasis on working in them. Along with constituting expert committees from time to time, a project management unit will be constituted for the operation of the trust. Seven posts have been kept for officers and employees in the unit.
Along with this, approval has been given for creation of 32 new posts including Chief Executive Officer for conducting the activities of the trust. On which more than one crore 57 lakh rupees will be spent annually. At the same time, a sample of the old urban system will be seen in Ram Van Gaman Path. You will also see the architecture of big buildings on the way which will remind you of ancient times, while arrangements are also being made for Yatri Niwas, bamboo huts, light and sound-show. Apart from this, the Shivraj government is going to get many grand darshans filled with grandeur and joy in the coming time while introducing the devotees to God in this Ram Path Gaman.
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