Focused development around Ram Temple
Projects worth Rs 50,000 crore, including an airport, railway station, new township, roads, and hotels, are underway, orchestrated by 37 state and national government agencies across 264 different initiatives.
Transportation and connectivity upgrades
Maryada Purushottam Ram International Airport, mirroring the Ram Temple's design, is set to commence operations on December 15, with direct flights connecting Ayodhya to Delhi. Similarly, the renovated railway station will open in January, while road connectivity via NHAI to neighboring cities is being enhanced.
Preparing for increased visitor influx
Anticipating a significant rise in daily visitors to around 1 lakh, infrastructure improvements include the addition of electric buses, expanded amenities, and resources to accommodate the burgeoning influx.
Rise in real estate and investments
The surge in development projects has spiked land rates in Ayodhya and Faizabad by up to 12 times, attracting private builders who are investing substantially in townships and hotels, leading to a predicted four-fold population increase by 2031 due to migration.
Ayodhya's transformation initiatives
Ayodhya, once a tranquil town, underwent a transformation post-November 2019 following the Supreme Court's approval for temple construction, initiating rapid development and infrastructure growth.
Enhanced connectivity and facilities
Focus primarily lies within a 5km radius of the Ram Temple, aiming for completion by December 31, involving extensive road widening, redesigning facades, and harmonizing the appearance of government, commercial, religious, and residential buildings.
Thematic renovation of key roads
Three key roads – Ram Path (13km), Ram Janmabhoomi Path (2km), and Bhakti Path (750m) – have been revamped, featuring grand gates at entry and exit points, new bus shelters, artistic installations, and thematic design elements inspired by the Ramayana.
Creation of a new township
The Uttar Pradesh housing department's launch of a 1,200-acre township, budgeted at Rs 3,000 crore, aims to cater to the potential interest of senior citizens and families seeking a second home in Ayodhya due to its sacred significance.