Rs 300-crore Maa Sheetla corridor proposed in Kaushambi

The Uttar Pradesh district administration has proposed a Maa Sheetla Corridor at Kada Dham in Kaushambi, estimated to cost more than Rs 300 crore. The plan aims to develop the Maa Sheetla Dham, a Shakti Peeth on the Ganga banks, into a major religious tourism hub with improved facilities for pilgrims.

District magistrate Amit Pal said a proposal to appoint an architect has been sent to the state government. Once approved, the architect will be selected, followed by an executing agency and a detailed project report, Hindustan Times reports.

The development plan includes beautification of Ganga ghats, a floating jetty, pilgrim accommodation, a cafeteria, parking, and better roads, drinking water and sewerage. The project follows similar temple corridors developed in Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh-2025. The administration is also separately working on a permanent ghat between Kubri and Kaleshwar ghats.