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The government’s decision comes in view of the growing population in these three cities. The aim for this expansion is to ensure better city planning, even distribution and allocation of resources and diligent services for the res … Read more
Yogi Adityanath’s government has recently announced the plan for expansion of three cities in Uttar Pradesh. These cities are Varanasi, Gorakhpur and Prayagraj. According to a government official, the government plans to incorporate many villages into these cities, hence enhancing their development and growth.
The government’s decision comes in view of the growing population in these three cities. The aim for this expansion is to ensure better city planning, even distribution and allocation of resources and diligent services for the residents. To further boost the travel and tourism sector in the state, the cabinet has made some notable decisions. The government has allotted the free land besides Shakumbri Devi, to the tourism department. Being a famous pilgrimage site, the government has decided to provide better facilities for the tourists and to provide economic opportunities to the locals.
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Furthermore in the cities of Amethi, Barabanki, Bulandshahr and Sitapur, the government is planning to lease Rahi houses to improve tourism infrastructure and attract more footfall. With respect to air connectivity, helipads are to be constructed in Lucknow, Prayagraj and Kapilavastu. All these cities are cultural hotspots in Uttar Pradesh.
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In Gorakhpur, the Yogi government has approved a plan to develop Paramhans Yogananda Sthal into a tourist attraction. The aim is to celebrate the great Yogi’s legacy. Paramhans Yogananda was an Indian-American monk, yogi and guru.
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To further boost tourism in Ayodhya, Yogi Adityanath has assigned the Tata Group to build a Temple museum at an estimated cost of 750 crore. This museum will be built on leased land from the tourism department, to attract people from different walks of life.
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