"The Government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to develop the temple in the wake of Vijayawada being declared as capital of the state," said state Finance minister Yanamala Rama Krishnudu.
He said Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu who visited the temple recently has decided to prepare an action plan for the purpose.
To a query, the minister said, "We have to spend money for foundation stone laying ceremony of new capital as many national and international dignitaries are attending the function".