The Chennai-based Shirdi Sai Trust will take up projects in the temple town of Shirdi, Maharashtra, to provide facilities for devotees like accommodation, cafeteria, shops, open-air theatre, security building, bus shelters and children’s park.
Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi, will provide land for the project, christened Sai Ashram, while Shirdi Sai Trust will construct and fund the various projects. The latter has appointed Dorsch Consult India as consultant. Dorsch’s brief includes review of designs, review of tenders and construction management of construction work.
The cost of the project is estimated at Rs 50 crore. The project will be completed in two years time. After completion, it would be maintained and managed by Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust.