Devendra Fadnavis Govt To Beautify Nagpur’s Deekshabhoomi In Tribute To Ambedkar | Exclusive

Last Updated:February 15, 2026, 12:25 IST

Estimated to cost Rs 70 crore, the project aims to transform the 58,000-sqm Deekshabhoomi into a world-class heritage landscape

In the heart of Nagpur stands Deekshabhoomi — not just as a monument of stone and marble, but as a living memory of a historic turning point in India’s social journey. It was here, in 1956, that Dr B. R. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism along with lakhs of followers, marking a profound moment of social assertion and spiritual transformation.

Now, the Maharashtra government led by CM Devendra Fadnavis has embarked on an ambitious plan to redevelop and beautify the sacred precinct, with an estimated outlay of Rs 70 crore.

The project, to be undertaken by the Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA), aims to transform the 58,000 square metre area into a world-class heritage landscape — while preserving its dignity, sanctity and symbolism.

For the millions who visit every year, especially during Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din, Deekshabhoomi is not merely a tourist site. It is a space of reflection, identity and hope. The redevelopment plan seeks to enhance that experience. Master planning and concept design will reorganise the site to ensure smoother pilgrim movement, with clearly demarcated meditation and silence zones.

Special emphasis will be placed on universal accessibility — making pathways barrier-free for the elderly, women and divyang visitors.

Soft landscaping inspired by Buddhist philosophy will introduce meditation gardens, green buffers and indigenous tree plantations. Hardscaping elements such as plazas, paved forecourts, stone works and seating areas will be redesigned to create dignified ceremonial spaces.

The government also plans to install architectural and landscape lighting, energy-efficient systems, and smart illumination to enhance safety without disturbing the spiritual ambience.

Beyond aesthetics, the project includes vital infrastructure upgrades — drainage and storm-water management, sanitation facilities, drinking water points, signage in Marathi, Hindi and English, and enhanced security systems including CCTV surveillance.

A thoughtfully designed public address and ambient sound system will assist in crowd management during peak gatherings while maintaining acoustic sanctity.

Importantly, interpretation zones narrating the life and philosophy of Dr Ambedkar will be developed, ensuring that younger generations understand why this ground holds such deep constitutional and cultural significance.

Officials insist that every intervention will be carried out in consultation with the Samaj Kalyan Department and in alignment with government policy, with “absolute respect" for the spiritual and social ethos of the site.

For many visitors, the hope is simple — that Deekshabhoomi remains what it has always been: a place of dignity and quiet strength, now supported by infrastructure befitting its global stature.

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