–Dr. Shakti Kumar Pandey
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on Sunday and directed officials to speed up various ongoing projects in Ayodhya in order to make it a world-class destination for domestic and international tourists.
“The development of Ayodhya should be a combination of religion and modernity,” the chief minister said while reviewing the development projects of the holy city.
The chief minister made it clear that the curiosity of the world community towards this religious place was increasing day by day as the grand Ram temple construction was gaining momentum.
“We expect that the number of devotees will increase with every passing day. The deadlines should be set and work should be carried out in a time-bound manner,” he said.
Immediately after reaching Ayodhya, Yogi first offered obeisance at the Ram Janmabhoomi and Hanuman Garhi temples. Later, he met Nritya Gopal Das and other saints at Swami Mani Ram Das Ji Ki Chhavani. He then held a review meeting with the officials at the Ram Katha Museum.
The chief minister directed the officials to settle the land acquisition issues and other logistics at the earliest so that all the works were completed on time.
The chief minister asked officials to develop Ram Ki Paidi on the lines of Har ki Paidi in Haridwar and ensure flow of water in the river Saryu to start a cruise service from Naya Ghat.
He said many states wanted to set up their guest houses in Ayodhya while religious organisations, saints and akharas also wanted to build temples at Lord Ram’s birthplace hence the development works needed to be expedited.
The chief minister directed officials to make arrangements for temporary parking stands at important places connecting Chaurasi, Chaudah and Panch Kosi Parikrama Marg.
He said there should be all basic facilities on the Parikrama Marg for pilgrims besides separate tracks and roads for those walking and those using vehicles.
He said herbal plants of Vedic times should be planted in the green belts in Ayodhya.
He also asked the officials to ensure that drains do not fall in the river Saryu and to make efforts to use the water of these small drains for irrigation purposes.
The chief minister also directed officials to ensure better lighting at all the ghats, roads, crossings, Parikrama Marg and other places.
Yogi Adityanath said, “As every person in the city wants to contribute to making Ayodhya a world class city, we should see that the interest of the public is not hampered and people do not face any problems. We have to meet the standards of cleanliness and the municipal corporation and the administration should work for this.”
Emphasising on plans to develop Ayodhya as an eco-friendly solar city, the chief minister said that the electricity system of the city should be connected with the solar system and solar energy should also be used.
He also directed the officials to complete all projects related to the railways on priority, including the railway over bridges (ROBs) and develop the bus stand on the lines of the airport.
The chief minister also directed the officials of the administration to communicate directly with the shopkeepers of the markets that had been displaced due to the widening of the roads and other developmental works and ensure relief and rehabilitation, including employment.
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