India’s top oil PSUs – IOC, ONGC, GAIL, BPCL and HPCL had committed Rs 100 crore for the redevelopment of Badrinath Dham, one of the holiest shrines of Hindus, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reportedly conveyed it. They will be undertaking several works for the beautification of the temple and its surroundings, including pilgrim and environment-friendly amenities, water supply, sewage management, among others. This is perhaps the first time top PSUs under one administrative ministry have committed funds for developing a religious shrine. The oil and gas PSUs will not only contribute to the development work of the Badrinath but are also part of the development of Kedarnath, Uttarkashi, Yamunotri and Gangotri.