New Delhi: Ayodhya will no longer be the small holy town in years to come. It will go global soon, establishing itself as among world’s top pilgrimage and tourist destination.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has left no stone unturned in bringing a new identity to Ayodhya.

The construction of magnificent and grand Ram Temple is already underway, which is set to come up in next 3-4 years. The beginning of festive celebrations on massive scale in the holy town has given it a global identity.

On directions of CM Yogi Adtiyanath, events like Deepotsav and Ram Leela are being organised in the holy town on grand scale, year after year.

International airport, doubling of railway line soon

The state government is also taking steps to ease up connectivity to the city via air, train and roads.

Yogi Adityanath-led government has already announced that an international airport named after Lord Ram will be built in the city. The govt has set a deadline of December 2021 for completion of the airport. Once it gets ready, Ayodhya will be a resplendent spot on the map of global tourism.

Apart from Navya Ayodhya as the coordinated model of Vedic and modern city, the grandest and divine temple of Lord Shri Ram, a tall statue of Lord Shri Rama – which would be the world’s tallest statue, will undoubtedly leave an indelible impression on minds of people visiting the holy town.
Some work is in progress and many are in the pipeline. State and central government have opened their coffers.

The state and central government have opened the coffers for Ayodhya’s development projects. The doubling of the railway line to Ayodhya is set to happen soon, besides beautification and expansion of railway stations to meet future needs.

A four-lane road from Ayodhya to Sultanpur National Highway NH 330 to the airport is to be renovated at a cost of Rs 18.75 crore. The National Highways Authority is making a proposal for construction of a bypass for Ayodhya Dham from Sohawal to Vikramjot. The work of widening of the four-lane road from Rae Bareli to Ayodhya is also to be done at a cost of about Rs 1500 crore.

Recently, at a review meeting of the tourism department, the Chief Minister said that to make Ayodhya a global city for tourism, a consultant has to be zeroed in on accordingly. To maintain the flow and state of cleanliness of river Saryu, a modern sewage treatment plant (STP) is also to be set up here.

Construction works worth crores in progress

Multiple projects are in the works for giving the city a facelift and make it tourism friendly too. Construction work of Dasaratha Mahal, Satsang Bhawan, Passenger Assistance Center and a night shelter is coming up in Ayodhya at a cost of about Rs 242 lakhs. The Multi-purpose Hall is being constructed at a cost of Rs 288 lakh at Chhajan, Digambar Arena on Panch kosi Parikrama Marg at a cost of Rs 197 lakh, a Driving Training Institute at a cost of Rs 524 lakh. The work for sewerage and drinking water under the Smart City Mission is separate.

Ayodhya: Development Projects and Estimated Cost

Bhajan Site — 1902
Queen Ho Memorial Park — 2192
Ram Katha Park Expansion — 275.35
Ram Katha Gallery — 759
Modern bus stand — 740
Multi Level Parking — 1644
The beautification of Ram ki Paidi — 1265
Work of Citywide Intervention — 1463
Renovation of road and footpaths — 840
Renovation of Hanumangarhi-Kanak Bhavan Road — 1180
Development of Laxman Fort Ghat — 973
Beautification of Guftar Ghat — 3564
Pump House at Ram ki Paidhi — 2481.10
Part b — 5604
International Ramlila Center — 347.86
Cultural Auditorium — 489
(*Note-all figures are in lakh rupees)