NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has given the green light to a proposal from Tata Sons to construct a ‘museum of temples‘ in Ayodhya. The project, estimated to cost Rs 650 crore, will be funded through the company’s corporate social responsibility fund. The tourism department will provide land for the museum on a 90-year lease for a token amount of Re 1, as stated by Tourism Minister Jaivir Singh.
The idea of a ‘museum of temples’ in Ayodhya has been in discussion since last year, with chief minister Yogi Adityanath and senior officials presenting the concept to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September.The museum aims to showcase the history and architecture of renowned temples across the country and may also feature a light-and-sound show.
In addition to the museum, the state cabinet approved another proposal from Tata Sons for development works in Ayodhya at an additional cost of Rs 100 crore. The cabinet also gave the nod for the launch of helicopter services in Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Kapilvastu under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, which involves the construction of helipads.
Furthermore, the cabinet cleared a proposal to transform dormant heritage buildings into tourist attractions. Three such buildings – Kothi Roshan Dulha in Lucknow, Barsana Jal Mahal in Mathura, and Shukla Talab (pond) in Kanpur – were selected for development. Researchers will be chosen under the Mukhya Mantri tourism fellowship programme to assist in this endeavor.
Urban Development Minister A K Sharma announced that the state cabinet approved plans worth Rs 351.40 crore for expanding the sewage system in the outer areas of Ayodhya under the Amrit Yojana-2 programme. The financial contribution share towards the Amrit Yojana scheme by local bodies has been reduced, with those serving a population of 10 lakh now contributing 15 per cent (down from 30 per cent) and those catering to a population between 1 lakh to 10 lakh now contributing 10 per cent (down from 20 per cent).
The idea of a ‘museum of temples’ in Ayodhya has been in discussion since last year, with chief minister Yogi Adityanath and senior officials presenting the concept to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September.The museum aims to showcase the history and architecture of renowned temples across the country and may also feature a light-and-sound show.
In addition to the museum, the state cabinet approved another proposal from Tata Sons for development works in Ayodhya at an additional cost of Rs 100 crore. The cabinet also gave the nod for the launch of helicopter services in Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Kapilvastu under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, which involves the construction of helipads.
Furthermore, the cabinet cleared a proposal to transform dormant heritage buildings into tourist attractions. Three such buildings – Kothi Roshan Dulha in Lucknow, Barsana Jal Mahal in Mathura, and Shukla Talab (pond) in Kanpur – were selected for development. Researchers will be chosen under the Mukhya Mantri tourism fellowship programme to assist in this endeavor.
Urban Development Minister A K Sharma announced that the state cabinet approved plans worth Rs 351.40 crore for expanding the sewage system in the outer areas of Ayodhya under the Amrit Yojana-2 programme. The financial contribution share towards the Amrit Yojana scheme by local bodies has been reduced, with those serving a population of 10 lakh now contributing 15 per cent (down from 30 per cent) and those catering to a population between 1 lakh to 10 lakh now contributing 10 per cent (down from 20 per cent).