As Administrative of the Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib Gurdwara Board, Nanded, it is my humble privilege to invoke the blessings of the Ten Gurus and apprise the Sadh Sangat the world over as to what plans are afoot to fittingly commemorate the 300th anniversary of the consecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Gur Ta Gaddi) and the Parlokgaman (heavenly journey) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Nanded. I am more than conscious of the fact that without their blessings and your cooperation, such a mighty task can never be accomplished.

In view of the great religious and national significance of this event we are expecting millions of Sikh pilgrims and other visitors to visit Nanded two years hence. Therefore, extensive plans are underway for the redevelopment and beautification of the Gurdwara complex and its surroundings.

The entire complex is being so redesigned as to accommodate at one time at least 25,000 devotees in the Parikrama (corridor) or inner circle of the Gurdwara itself. Besides, many other equally important projects are in hand to evoke the visitors' interest in Nanded and Sikhism.

These developmental works include the construction and widening of roads, building of flyovers, modern sewerage systems, a 100-feet road on each side of the Godavari with dedicated bathing points, a modern airport, and upgraded railway facilities in consonance with the spiritual manifesto of Guru Nanak.