AMRITSAR: On the lines of a heritage street developed around the Golden Temple , the Punjab government has announced to develop a similar heritage street in the vicinity of Durgiana Temple The announcement was made by cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday after making on-ground inspection of the ongoing beautification project of Durgiana Temple.“The government will develop a heritage street near the Durgiana Temple to facilitate the pilgrims and also give this religious place a major facelift,” said Sidhu while talking to media persons.Claiming that he was sent by Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh to oversee the ongoing beautification project and look into the planning of the heritage street near the Durgiana Temple, the minister said that already Rs 5 crore had been released for the heritage street.Detailing on this heritage street project that will come on the pattern of one made around Golden Temple, Sidhu said this heritage street would start from the Haathi Gate and will have uniformity of structures around.“One side of the road will just be opened for pedestrians and traffic won’t be allowed. This will decongest the area approaching the Durgiana Mandir. The main entrance will have a new façade and also walkways for the devotees,” said the minister adding that the project would be completed by June.Sidhu also held a meeting with the members of the Durgiana committee and assured them that Punjab government was committed to the overall development of this temple and their was no dearth of money for this place.

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