LUCKNOW, Dec 30 : Ayodhya now is no longer defined solely by its religious identity; it has emerged as a powerful symbol of the confidence and vision of a resurgent New India.
Two years after the consecration of the Ram Lalla at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya has demonstrated that heritage and development are not opposing forces, but natural partners.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the city’s transformation has evolved into a comprehensive saga of faith, economic vitality, youth employment and a future-ready vision.
Following the consecration, Ayodhya has become not just a centre of spiritual devotion but a permanent pillar of national consciousness. The city has witnessed an unprecedented surge in domestic and international visitors.
Officials here on Tuesday disclosed that between January and June this year alone, more than 23 crore tourists visited Ayodhya, experiencing firsthand its rapid development and renewed grandeur. With projects worth nearly Rs85,000 crore underway, Ayodhya is steadily taking shape as a world-class city.
This transformation reflects the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who has ensured that devotees experience a safe, orderly, and dignified darshan of Lord Ram.
The UP government has developed Ayodhya as a model infrastructure city. The Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, wide and robust road networks, a modern railway station, and landmark corridors such as Ram Path, Bhakti Path, and Janmabhoomi Path have collectively redefined Ayodhya as a modern pilgrimage and tourism hub.
This development goes beyond physical infrastructure, energising economic activity, entrepreneurship, and job creation.
Today, Ayodhya stands at the heart of Uttar Pradesh’s tourism landscape. Alongside religious tourism, cultural and heritage tourism has been strategically promoted. Hotels, homestays, tour guides, handicrafts, and local enterprises have gained new recognition and momentum.
The government has charted a new roadmap for income generation rooted in faith and self-reliance. Nineteen villages in the Ayodhya division have been selected for homestay development. In Ayodhya district, 50 homestays are being developed in villages such as Amauni, Sherwaghat, Abanpur Saroha, Gauraghat, and Rampurwa, many of which are already operational. More than 1,136 homestays have been registered so far, offering affordable accommodation, while international-standard hotels are catering to foreign tourists with world-class facilities.
The most significant beneficiaries of this transformation are the youth. Expanding opportunities in tourism, aviation, transport, security, event management, and services have turned Ayodhya into a centre of employment rather than migration.
Young people are finding meaningful opportunities in hotels, logistics, handicrafts, handlooms, and multinational companies. Local shopkeepers who once earned around Rs1,000 a day are now earning between Rs5,000 and Rs8,000. Youth employed in private companies are drawing average monthly salaries of around Rs40,000.
Ayodhya’s journey over the past two years sends a clear message: when leadership is decisive, vision is clear, and intent is rooted in national interest, heritage and development advance together.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Ayodhya is no longer just a chapter of history; it has become a cornerstone of India’s future. (UNI)
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