Ayodhya’s Ram Temple wins prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ award for safety excellence

The Ram temple project in Ayodhya has earned the prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ award from the British Safety Council, marking a significant milestone in safety management practices. As reported by The Hindu, the announcement was made on December 15, 2024, by Nripendra Misra, chairman of the Construction Committee of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

If reports are to go by, the Sword of Honour award is one of the highest accolades in safety management, and is given to projects that meet the highest standards where safety is concerned. The British Safety Council conducts a comprehensive audit of processes and practices before performing an on-site assessment. Projects that have a five-star rating in safety assessments are then eligible to compete for the ‘Sword of Honour’ award.

The award recognises the Ram temple project’s commitment to maintaining stringent safety protocols during its construction, led by M/s Larsen & Toubro. The firm had earlier received the ‘Golden Trophy’ from the National Safety Council for its exemplary safety measures at the temple site.
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Construction progress nears completion

As per reports, there’s been a lot of progress made on the construction of the Ram temple. The construction of the first and second floors, including the temple's “Shikhar” (top), is in its final phase and is expected to be completed by June 2025. The temple is also set to feature intricate marble statues of Shri Ram Darbar, along with depictions of sages and notable figures from Hindu scriptures such as Maharishi Valmiki, Ahilya Devi, Nishad Raaj, Sabri, Muni Vashishth, Agatsya Muni, Rishi Vishwamitra, and Goswami Tulsidas. These statues are scheduled to be completed by January 2025.

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The Ram temple, a stone structure, is being constructed using approximately 15 lakh cubic feet of Bansi Paharpur stone sourced from Rajasthan. Renowned artists and architects, including Vasudev Kamath, Shri Sompura, and Shri Jay Kaktikar, have played an instrumental role in its design.

With construction nearing completion and the safety accolades reinforcing the project's excellence, the Ram temple stands as a testament to devotion, meticulous planning, and unwavering adherence to international standards. Visitors and devotees eagerly await its opening, which is expected to be a landmark event in 2025.