Coming generations should visit Ayodhya at least once in lifetime, says PM

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday brought in his 'catalyst for development' image in the context of Ayodhya in a well planned organised strategy and emphasised that there should be a collective endeavour to celebrate the 'identity' of the sacred temple town. 

At the review meeting of a comprehensive Ayodhya Development Plan, the Prime Minister said the coming generations "should feel the desire to visit Ayodhya at least once in their lifetime".

He also said, 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 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," Mr Modi said, according to an official statement.
Ayodhya’s development is being envisaged as a Spiritual Centre, Global Tourism Hub and a sustainable Smart City.
The moot idea is to promote Ayodhya - where God Ram was born - as a global religious tourism site.

The works broadly revolve around development of Saryu bank, construction of road linked to temple and the construction of a grand Ram Mandir. The UP government officials made a presentation which encompassed various aspects of Ayodhya’s development. The Prime Minister was informed about various upcoming and proposed infrastructure projects to improve connectivity with Ayodhya. 

Various infrastructure projects like Airport, expansion of Railway Station, Bus station, roads and highways were discussed.

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.

Catalyst of Development: Ram Bhakt

Special attention is being devoted to development of infrastructure around the Saryu river and its ghats. Cruise operation on the Saryu river will also be made a regular feature.

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, the release said. Mr Modi 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".

Erasing a dark chapter of India's history vis-a-vis Sanatan polity, Prime Minister Modi on August 5,2020 performed the Bhoomi pujan' of a Supreme Court-mandated grand Ram temple in Ayodhya.
In 1528 a structure called Babri masjid was built by Mughal invaders and the same was grounded on Dec 6, 1992. The Ram Janmabhoomi movement got a fillip in 1990 with then BJP president L K Advani's Rath Yatra.

It is worth mentioning that on August 5, 2020, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat had said, "Ab Hamey apne man ki Ayodhya ka sajana hae (We have to now cleanse the heart or 'ayodhya' of our inner self)".

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma and various other ministers of the UP Government were present in the meeting.

The Prime Minister said, the human ethos of this city must be matched by futuristic infrastructure, which is beneficial for everyone including tourists and pilgrims.

The Prime Minister called for the skills of talented youngsters to be leveraged in this development of the city.

The central government has already approved Rs 100-crore modernisation plan of the Ayodhya railway station.

Ayodhya will also have an international airport and the state government has released over Rs 321 crore for the land acquisition.for the Maryada Purushottam Sriram Airport after Lord Ram. 

The state government has also approved Rs 1,001.77 crore to purchase 555.66 acres of additional land for the construction of the international airport. 

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