- By Abhirupa Kundu
- Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:11 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya is all set to get a 'Lakshman Path', a 12-kilometre-long four-lane passage to be constructed parallel to the Udaya Harishankar Ghat embankment to enhance the connectivity in the region. The Yogi government announced that the project will cost around Rs 200 crore.
The announcement for the road comes in the backdrop of the Ram temple in the city which is nearing its completion. "As the construction of the grand Ram temple nears completion, the Yogi government is focusing on upgrading the connectivity to Ayodhya. As part of this, a new road to be known as 'Lakshman Path' will be built. It will span from Guptarghat to Rajghat and feature four lanes," an official spokesperson of the Uttar Pradesh government said, reported news agency IANS.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple decorated with garlands during Diwali. (Photo credit: ANI)
He also mentioned that the construction of the 13-kilometre-long Ram Path connecting Naya Ghat and Sahadatganj is progressing fast.
Adding that the state government will also be announcing the Janmabhoomi Path, Bhakti Path, and Dharma Path soon.
According to the project in charge, SP Bharti, the Lakshman Path spanning approximately 12 kilometres has been planned to run parallel to the Udaya Harishchandra Ghat embankment.
"The embankment's width was initially six meters, which has been increased to seven metres. Lakshman Path is designed to have a width of 18 metres," Bharti said.
District Magistrate Nitish Kumar said that the Lakshman Path will span from Guptarghat to Rajghat and feature four lanes.
The proposal for the road has been submitted to the government and is awaiting approval. The executive engineer responsible for the project said that construction work will begin once the approvals are granted.
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