Spiritual hub Ayodhya transforms into economic powerhouse
Spiritual hub Ayodhya transforms into economic powerhouse
Ayodhya hailed as the spiritual hub is transforming into an economic powerhouse.
The expected business generated by this influx of tourists is estimated to exceed Rs 150 crore, with over 1,000 small and large travel agents operating in cities like Lucknow, Varanasi, and Prayagraj.
Ayodhya:
Not merely a testament to faith and spirituality, the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is transforming this vibrant city on the banks of the Saryu river, into a major economic centre.
According to Mukesh Meshram, Principal Secretary, Union Ministry of Tourism, the wave of development and enthusiasm surrounding new projects in Ayodhya is poised to propel the overall growth of Uttar Pradesh.
As per the Tourism Department, in the last few years, the city is a witness to a massive surge in tourists, from a modest 3.25 lakh in 2021 to an astounding 2.39 crore in 2022. This further increased to 31.5 crore in 2023, as claimed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
After the consecration of
Shri Ram Lalla on January 22, Ayodhya is set to emerge as a highly developed and prominent tourist destination on the global tourism map.
The double-engine government is actively working on the development of religious tourist sites across the state.
The UP CM further added, that Ayodhya’s increasing prominence is not just limited to its spiritual and emotional significance; it is emerging as a major tourist destination.
The city has recently been granted international airport status to facilitate global connectivity.
News Edit K.V.Raman
