Ayodhya: Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath via a virtual conference on Saturday. PM reviewed the future vision of Ayodhya's development which included modernisation, roads, infrastructure, railway station, airport, and other several pending projects.
According to sources, PM reviewed the ongoing projects and focused on making Ayodhya a smart city till the construction of Ram Mandir is completed. Sources also suggested that PM discussed the master plan to bring more development in the city to make it fully equipped with technology while representing the cultural heritage.
During the meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that they are building Ayodhya which should be for every Indian
Earlier in February this year, Adityanath had said that the state government's proposal for an international airport in Ayodhya has been approved by the Centre.
"UP government's proposal for an international airport in Ayodhya has been approved by the Centre. About Rs 1,000 crore has been allocated to the district administration by the state government. The Central government has disbursed Rs 250 crore," the Chief Minister had told ANI.
Speaking about tourism and pilgrimage in Ayodhya, the Chief Minister had said, "Ayodhya is popular for Ramjanmabhoomi. Work in Ayodhya is going on for the construction of Lord Ram temple. Lakhs of devotees and pilgrims visit Ayodhya. The city offers an amalgamation of spirituality and tourism and both the central and state governments are working for its development."