PM Modi reviews plan for developing Ayodhya as a Spiritual Centre, Tourism Hub & Smart City

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<strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the development plan for Ayodhya which envisages the holy town as a Spiritual Centre, Global Tourism Hub and a sustainable Smart City.</strong></p>
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An upcoming Greenfield township was discussed which includes lodging facilities for devotees, space for Ashrams, Maths, Hotels, Bhavans of various states. A tourist facilitation centre and a world class museum will also be built.</p>
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Special attention is being devoted to development of infrastructure around the Saryu river and its ghats. Cruise operations on the Saryu river will also be made a regular feature.</p>
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The city will be developed to ensure sustainability with adequate spaces for cyclists and people on foot. Traffic management will also be done in a modern manner using Smart City infrastructure.</p>
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The Prime Minister was informed about various infrastructure projects like the airport, expansion of railway station, bus station as well as roads and highways to improve connectivity to the city.</p>
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The Prime Minister described Ayodhya as a city that is etched in the cultural consciousness of every Indian. Ayodhya should manifest the finest of our traditions and the best of our developmental transformations, he added.</p>
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Ayodhya is both spiritual and sublime. The human ethos of this city must be matched by futuristic infrastructure, which is beneficial for everyone including tourists and pilgrims.</p>
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PM Modi said that the coming generations should feel the desire to visit Ayodhya at least once in their lifetime.</p>
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He pointed out that developmental works in Ayodhya will continue in the foreseeable future. At the same time, the momentum towards heralding Ayodhya to this next leap of progress must begin now. It is our collective endeavour to celebrate the identity of Ayodhya and keep its cultural vibrancy alive through innovative ways.</p>
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PM Modi said that the way Lord Ram had the ability to bring people together, the development works of Ayodhya should be guided by a spirit of healthy public participation, especially by the youth. He called for the skills of our talented youngsters to be leveraged in this development of the city.</p>
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UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma and various other ministers of the UP Government were present in the meeting.</p>
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