India, Feb. 16 -- Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is set to invest around Rs.47 crore to develop nine religious places across its region.

The project will enhance connectivity and provide modern facilities by installing solar systems and constructing parking lots, shelter sheds, drinking water facilities, toilets, and access roads.

The developments will take place at key sites including Shri Chintamani Ganapati Temple in Theur, Mahadev Temple in Hivere (Purandar), Shrinath Mhaskoba Temple in Codit (Purandar), Ekvira Devi Temple in Karla, Sri Mahaganpati Temple in Ranjangaon, Malaidevi Temple in Bhamburde, Baneshwar Mahadev Temple in Nasrapur, and Shri Vitthal Mandir in Dalimbe.

Dr Yogesh Mhase, PMRDA commissioner...