Ayodhya: In a significant development for Ayodhya, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forthcoming visit as the commencement of a ‘new era of development.’ The visit is set to unveil projects valued at Rs 16,000 crores, encompassing a new international airport, highways, railway stations, and initiatives intricately linked to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.
Prime Minister Modi, during his visit, plans to gift Ayodhya with a series of major projects, reinforcing the city’s infrastructural landscape. The focal point will be the consecration of Ram Lalla, and as part of the celebration, four major roads will be inaugurated, along with projects from other districts in the state.
In anticipation of this historic occasion, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a virtual meeting with senior ministers and the Ayodhya administration. He underscored the need for thorough security and cleanliness arrangements along the designated route for the Prime Minister’s roadshow, urging a festive atmosphere with decorated monasteries and temples, grand archways, and engaging cultural presentations.
The Chief Minister emphasized the people of Ayodhya’s eagerness to welcome the Prime Minister and instructed proper arrangements to facilitate their participation. The roadshow is envisioned as a public event, and commercial establishments along the route are encouraged to remain open and adorned. CM Adityanath also detailed preparations for the public meeting, anticipating a crowd of approximately 2 lakh people, with a focus on crowd management, medical facilities, and security.
Prime Minister Modi is slated to flag off six Vande Bharat and two Amrit Bharat Express trains during the visit, symbolizing further connectivity and progress for Ayodhya. The occasion also includes the inauguration of a new building at Ayodhya Dham railway station, adding to the infrastructure boost planned for the city. The comprehensive development projects align with the vision of fostering Ayodhya’s growth and prominence on the national stage.
Schemes proposed for launch…(Rs crores)
| Project Name | Estimated Cost (in crores) |
|---|---|
| 1. Maryada Purushottam Shriram Airport | 1463 |
| 2. Ayodhya-Jagdishpur Highway | 2185 |
| 3. Jaunpur-Barabanki Railway Line Doubling | 1919 |
| 4. Malhaur to Daliganj Line Doubling and Electrification | 200 |
| 5. Ram Path | 844.93 |
| 6. Bhaktapath | 68.04 |
| 7. Dharma Path | 65.40 |
| 8. NH-27 Bypass to Ramjanmabhoomi Highway | 44.98 |
| 9. Badi Bua Railway Overbridge | 74.25 |
| 10. Ayodhya Railway Station First Phase | 241 |
| 11. Rajarshi Dashrath Medical College | 245.64 |
Projects Proposed for Foundation Stone Laying
| Project Name | Estimated Cost (in crores) |
|---|---|
| 1. Green Field Township | 2181 |
| 2. Vashishtha Kunj Residential Scheme | 300 |
| 3. ADA/Municipal Corporation Office | 119 |
| 4. NH-27 (8 to 121.6 km) Strengthening and Improvement | 297 |
| 5. NH-27 Bypass (121.6 to 144.02 km) | 218 |
| 6. New Ghats and Beautification (Guptarghat to Rajghat of Saryu) | 39.4 |
| 7. Development of Tourist Facilities (Naya Ghat to Laxman Ghat) | 23.29 |
| 8. Gallery for Deepotsav | 23.25 |
| 9. Ram Ki Paidi, Rajghat, Ram Mandir Corridor | 22.83 |
| 10. Beautification and Other Works of Four Historical Gates | 15.18 |
| 11. CIPET (Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology) | 39 |
Projects Proposed for Inauguration in Other Districts (in crores)
| Project Name | Estimated Cost (in crores) |
|---|---|
| 1. Sewerage Treatment Work, Unnao | 102 |
| 2. Tannery Cluster, Jajmau, Kanpur | 617 |
| 3. 130 MLD STP Jajmau Zone | 967 |
| 4. Khutar-Lakhimpur Section Two Lane Road NH-730 (82-140 km) | 327 |
| 5. Ruma-Chakeri-Chandari Railway Line 3 | 182 |
| 6. Gosai’s Bazaar Four Lane Bypass (Ghaghra Bridge to Varanasi) | 2406.45 |
| 7. Trishundi Project | 160 |
These projects, totaling 31, encompass a diverse range of developments, from crucial infrastructural initiatives in Ayodhya to strategic projects in other districts, emphasizing the government’s commitment to comprehensive regional progress.
