The Uttar Pradesh Government has approved the proposal to construct Ram Janmabhoomi Corridor in Ayodhya akin to the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor to add to the grandeur of the temple. The decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath here on Tuesday.
Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh told reporters that the cabinet approved the proposal of construction of the Ramjanmabhoomi Corridor at the cost of Rs 797.69 crore, including Rs 378.77 crore for acquiring land.
“The proposal to widen Saadatganj-Nayaghat road under the beautification scheme in Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya has been approved. The Public Works Department will carry out the construction work and the acquisition of land and buildings should be done through CALA (Competitive Authority of Land Acquisition),” the minister said.
“Once the road is constructed, it will pave the way for easy movement of pilgrims and, in turn, will lead to tourism promotion in Ayodhya,” he added.
The cabinet also approved the proposal to expand the limits of Varanasi Municipal Corporation by including the entire area of Sujabad Nagar Panchayat and Ramnagar Nagar Palika Parishad in it.
“With the expansion of the Varanasi Municipal Corporation limits, better basic infrastructure facilities will be available to the residents of the areas to be included in it,” Urban Development Minister AK Sharma said.
“This expansion will also increase the income of the municipal corporation,” he said.