✎ Puri temple’s Ratna Bhandar inventory, first in 48 years, ensures transparency with digital documentation and strict SOP adherence.
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Art & Culture
The inventory of the Puri Jagannath Temple’s ‘Ratna Bhandar’, conducted after 48 years, has matched the 1978 list of jewellery and valuables, as confirmed by Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee. The process, carried out under strict Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) with CCTV surveillance, magistrate oversight, and digital documentation using 3D mapping and high-definition photography, underscores the temple’s commitment to transparency and accountability. The inventory, which resumed after the Rath Yatra, is being meticulously overseen by an IAS officer, with additional measures planned for three caskets that could not be counted due to their size, including shifting the process to the ‘Khata Seja Ghar’ for further verification.
For Banking, SSC, and RBI Grade B aspirants, this development highlights the importance of cultural heritage management, administrative transparency, and the role of government officials in safeguarding national assets. The use of advanced technology like 3D mapping and gemological expertise in inventory processes reflects the integration of modern techniques in traditional practices, a concept often tested in exams. Additionally, the adherence to SOPs and the involvement of multiple authorities demonstrate governance principles relevant to public administration and financial oversight, making it a pertinent case study for exam preparation.
Source: orissapost.com
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