First land registry completed for Banke Bihari Temple Corridor in Vrindavan

The committee, chaired by retired judge Ashok Kumar, includes representatives from the administration, police, the Archaeological Survey of India and the Goswami community.

The government release said the committee has held continuous consultations with the Goswamis, sevayats, traders and locals to incorporate their suggestions into the corridor plan.

According to the government statement, the corridor will cater to modern needs while preserving the sanctity of Vrindavan. The proposed corridor will provide safer access, seating arrangements, drinking water facilities and improved entry and exit points to ease congestion in the temple’s narrow lanes. The corridor is also expected to boost religious tourism in Vrindavan, leading to increased economic activity and employment opportunities through hotels, restaurants and other services.

The district administration has appealed to the public to extend full cooperation in this endeavour so that the glory of Braj shines even brighter on the global stage.

Notably, members of the high-powered management committee include Justice (Retd) Ashok Kumar, former judge, Allahabad High Court as chairperson, District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh as Member Secretary, along with members Mukesh Mishra (Retd District & Sessions Judge), Vikas Kumar, District & Sessions Judge, Mathura and Shipra Dubey, Munsif/Civil Judge, Mathura, SSP Mathura Shlok Kumar, Jag Pravesh, Municipal Commissioner, Mathura–Vrindavan Municipal Corporation, Laxmi N. G., Vice-Chairperson, Mathura Vrindavan Development Authority, Dr. Smita S. Kumar, Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Agra.