UP govt announces expansion of three major cities

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 is driven by the increasing population in these three cities. The goal of this expansion is to ensure improved city planning, equitable resource distribution, and efficient services for residents. To further stimulate the travel and tourism sector in the state, the cabinet has made several significant decisions. The government has allocated free land next to Shakumbri Devi to the tourism department. As a renowned pilgrimage site, the government aims to enhance tourist facilities and create economic opportunities for the locals.

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.