Bahra University - Shimla Hills

BKTC CEO Sohan Singh Rangra statement

Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Lands Worth Billions Encroached Across India; Tenants Paying Just ₹10 to ₹50 Rent

Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Lands Worth Billions Encroached Across India; Tenants Paying Just ₹10 to ₹50 Rent

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July 11, 2026

A major irregularity has surfaced regarding the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) properties, with lands worth billions encroached upon across several states over the past decade. Hundreds of properties are occupied by tenants paying nominal monthly rents of ₹10 to ₹50, with many stopping payments altogether after their leases expired.