New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a key meeting and discussed the Ayodhya development project via video conferencing.
PM Modi described Ayodhya as a city etched in the cultural consciousness of every Indian, which should manifest the finest traditions and best developmental transformations. The human ethos of it must be matched by futuristic infrastructure, beneficial for all.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented plans for upcoming projects to improve the holy city’s connectivity which included better roads, infrastructure, railway station, airport, bus station, roads and highways.
Mr Modi was informed that 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, a world class museum will also be built.
Special attention is being devoted to development of infrastructure around the Saryu river and its ghats while a cruise operation on the Saryu river will also be made a regular feature, the officials said.
PM 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 also called for the skills of our talented youngsters to be leveraged in this development of the city.
The Prime Minister said that the coming generations should feel the desire to visit Ayodhya at least once in their lifetime. He also pointed that developmental works in Ayodhya will continue in the foreseeable future, the sources said.
“At the same time, momentum towards heralding Ayodhya to this next leap of progress but begin now. It is our collective endeavour to celebrate the identity of Ayodhya and keep its cultural vibrancy alive through innovative ways,” they added.