Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said that the area of Mata Mansa Devi Temple would be made a 'Holy Complex and there will be a complete ban on the sale of liquor in an area of about 2.5 kilometers from the temple.

Presiding over a meeting of  Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board held here, the che Chief Minister also accorded approval for many important decisions including the functioning of the Sanskrit College being built on the premises of the temple. It was decided that the appointment of staff in this college, their salary, and the fees charged from students will be decided by the Shrine Board.  Khattar said that this is a unique initiative to promote Sanskrit language with the start of this college.

At the meeting, the Chief Minister accorded approval for a proposal that under the Antyodaya scheme, students would be given stipend for skill development.  In this, 1000 children belonging to  Panchkula who have a family income of Rs. 1.80 lakh will be given a scholarship of Rs 3000  per month for skill development.  

Khattar said that the building of the old age home being constructed on the premises of the Temple is almost ready and for its operation, the board has been directed to prepare a plan as soon as possible so that it can be operated effectively. He also approved the purchase of furniture for this old-age home.

He also directed to complete the work of the National Institute of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy and Sanskrit Gurukul to be built at Shri Mata Mansa Devi Temple at the earliest.