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CM Dr. Mohan Yadav visits Chitrakoot, pledges ₹2,000 cr development, launches Vanvasi Ram Lok
✍️ Amar Ujala · Satna
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 10:01 PM
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Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav arrived in Chitrakoot, performed a deepdaan on the Mandakini banks, met local saints and announced development projects exceeding ₹2,000 crore, including a plan to link Orcha and Chitrakoot as the Vanvasi Ram Lok.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav reached the historic town of Chitrakoot as part of a state‑wide outreach tour. His itinerary included a visit to the banks of the Mandakini River, a site of religious significance for the region.
During the visit, the chief minister performed a traditional deepdaan ceremony on the riverbank, a ritual observed by devotees to honor Lord Rama. He was accompanied by a group of local saints and spiritual leaders, with whom he exchanged greetings and discussed the cultural heritage of the area.
In a brief address, Yadav announced a package of development initiatives worth more than ₹2,000 crore for Chitrakoot and surrounding districts. The scheme includes infrastructure upgrades, tourism promotion, and a new project to connect Orcha with Chitrakoot, creating a dedicated "Vanvasi Ram Lok" cultural corridor.
The chief minister emphasized that the Vanvasi Ram Lok will serve both as a boost to the local economy and as a means to preserve the region’s mythological legacy, inviting further investment and pilgrim participation.
During the visit, the chief minister performed a traditional deepdaan ceremony on the riverbank, a ritual observed by devotees to honor Lord Rama. He was accompanied by a group of local saints and spiritual leaders, with whom he exchanged greetings and discussed the cultural heritage of the area.
In a brief address, Yadav announced a package of development initiatives worth more than ₹2,000 crore for Chitrakoot and surrounding districts. The scheme includes infrastructure upgrades, tourism promotion, and a new project to connect Orcha with Chitrakoot, creating a dedicated "Vanvasi Ram Lok" cultural corridor.
The chief minister emphasized that the Vanvasi Ram Lok will serve both as a boost to the local economy and as a means to preserve the region’s mythological legacy, inviting further investment and pilgrim participation.