In a first, the Uttar Pradesh government held its Cabinet meeting in Ayodhya’s Ramkatha Mandap on Thursday giving approval to 14 proposals including formation of Ayodhya Dham Teerth Vikas Parishad, giving the status of international research institute to Ayodhya Research Institute, construction of a Temple Museum in Ayodhya and status of State fairs to various fairs in Ayodhya.
“Ayodhya remained the focus of the Cabinet meeting with proposals regarding formation of Ayodhya Dham Teerth Vikas Parishad, construction of a Temple Museum in 25 acres of land, giving the status of international research institute to Ayodhya Research Institute and status of State fairs to various fairs in the temple city,” said a statement by the U.P. government, after the cabinet meeting.
U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath, while giving details of the Cabinet meeting, said Ayodhya is getting traction across the world. “178 projects worth ₹30,500 crore are already running in Ayodhya. The temple city is moving towards a new era,” said Mr. Adityanath. U.P. also approved the establishment of an Inland Highway Authority.
