Chitrakoot to become hub of faith, safety, self-reliance: CM
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Lucknow: In Chitrakoot to attend the 528th birth anniversary celebrations of Goswami Tulsidas on Thursday, Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath
said the govt was making all efforts to make the city, the karmabhoomi of the revered saint, into a hub of faith, safety and self-reliance.
"The city is known for its cultural and spiritual legacy. Lord Ram had spent over 11 years in Chitrakoot. Now the govt is making efforts to develop it into a land of faith, security and self-reliance. The govt is planning to construct a riverfront along the Yamuna to boost tourism and local employment," he said. Yogi highlighted ongoing efforts to beautify and develop key pilgrimage and educational sites in Chitrakoot like the Gramodaya University, Ashram Paddhati Vidyalaya, Valmiki Ashram and Kamadgiri.
He described institutions like Gramodaya University as the foundation of a self-reliant India and urged everyone to contribute to spreading Chitrakoot's spiritual and cultural glory.
Earlier, the CM offered prayers at Tulsi Janmkutir and did 'darshan' of the handwritten manuscript of the Shri Ramcharitmanas preserved at the Manas Mandir. He also attended the Tulsi Sahitya Sammelan held at Tulsi Resort, where he met with spiritual leaders Sant Murari Bapu and Jagadguru Shri Rambhadracharya.
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Later, he unveiled a statue of Goswami Tulsidas at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Ganiwan.
He also planted Harishankari saplings and then visited an exhibition set up by the agriculture department. The CM also interacted with children at the Parmanand Ashram Paddhati Vidyalaya and distributed chocolates. At a public gathering, Yogi noted that the region was the 'karmabhoomi' of revered figures such as Goswami Tulsidas, Maharishi Valmiki and Nanaji Deshmukh.
He highlighted the efforts made by his govt to develop the Ram Van Gaman Marg, Bundelkhand Expressway, Defence Corridor, and integrated tourism infrastructure in Chitrakoot.
Talking about a significant rise in crop production, particularly pulses, oilseeds and maize, the CM assured people that his govt would continue to support farmers through soil testing and agricultural insurance.
While discussing the relevance of the Defence Corridor, the CM issued a warning to Pakistan, asserting that any hostile act against India would be met with a decisive response. "With the Defence Corridor, even regions like Chitrakoot would play a vital role in strengthening the nation's defence manufacturing capabilities," he added.
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