Chief Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi today expressed his desire that Palitana Tirth-Kshetra would create its unique brand image of a Model Temple-Town. He also gave compliments to Shubh-Mangal Trust for undertaking the development project.

Shubh Mangal Trust is inspired by Acharya Bhagvant Shri Abhaydev Surishwarjee Maharaj. During his visit to Palitana, Chief Minister witnessed a power-point –presentation highlighting development projects undertaken by the trust, also depicting future development-plans. This is a very note worthy development that foundation has undertaken development works in 17 K.M areas, since March-2008. Under the project, at least Rs.20 crores is spent for laying drainage-lines and drinking water pipe-lines, installing electricity and telephone cables and road-works. Trust has taken up some of the new projects of Rs. 20 to 25 crores, which are likely to be completed by May -2010, when Gujarat would be celebrating ‘Swarnim-Jayanti’ of attaining Statehood.

Showering blessings, Acharya Abhaydev Surishwarjee congratulated the Chief Minister on completing the Successful-Spell of 3000 days, which is marked with landmark achievements’.

Principal donor-Shri Rasikchand Dhariwal family welcomed Chief Minister. State Minister Shri Saurabhbhai Patel, M.P.Shri Rajubhai Rana, MLA Shri Mahendrasinh Sarvaiya, Municipality President Smt Hemaben Kandel, Trustees of Shubh Mangal Foundation, Members of ‘Shetrunjay Development Committee’ were also present.