Ram temple a reality, more on cards for Ayodhya: How govt plans to put 'Land of Shree Ram' on world tourism map
“India's biggest religious tourism hub". But the government seems to have a much bigger plan for Ayodhya — dubbed as "The Land of Sree Ram" by it. The Union and the Uttar Pradesh governments plan to put the city "on the map of world tourism in the years to come".
Tap here to follow Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Live Updates An E-brochure by the Uttar Pradesh government, published in 2021, reads, "Besides constructing the grand Ram Janmabhoomi as a prominent pilgrimage destination, the government also plans to revamp Ayodhya Dham and Ayodhya". The Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Temple was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, January 22, in a grand ceremony. The Uttar Pradesh government prepared a master plan for transforming Ayodhya into a Smart City in 2021.
"This master plan will aim at the completion of key development projects in the ancient holy town by 2031," the state government's document said. According to ANI, approximately 178 projects worth up to ₹30,500 crore have been initiated to develop Ayodhya into a world-class city. Meanwhile, according to the 2021 document, the state government aims to harness the potential of both foreign tourists and Indian nationals and "create a Ramayana circuit, with Ayodhya as the main hub".
ALSO READ: Ram Lalla Virajman at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya | First visuals The "majestic plan" to revamp Ayodhya includes the installation of 10 gates dedicated to Shree Ram, provision for underground cabling, and construction of a Rain Basera (night shelter) with an accommodation capacity of 10,000 people. Moreover, there’s a proposal to convert Ayodhya’s Raj Sadan into an upmarket heritage hotel. The government further plans to develop all major public spots and parks
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