Yogi unveils plan for holistic devpt of Braj
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Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Mathura reflects 5,000 years of ancient history and devotion and devotees from across India and the world converged there as values and divine blessings of Krishna still exist in every particle of Mathura's sacred soil.
Launching a series of projects during his visit to Mathura on Janmashtami on Saturday, Yogi gifted 118 projects worth Rs 646 crore and unveiled the comprehensive master plan that would govern the long-term development of the Mathura-Vrindavan region through phased funding amounting to Rs 30,000 crore.
The CM said he was privileged to join celebrations like Rangotsav and Janmashtami in Mathura for several years.
He said that the master plan would connect pilgrimage sites like Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, and Gokul with the memories of Dwapar Yuga.
"Our govt is committed to respecting the sentiments of revered saints and enriching the Braj region. We are making possible the works which were once considered impossible," he said.
Citing the example of Kashi Vishwanath Dham and the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, he said that 10 years ago, imagining the transformation of the two sites seemed impossible.
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"In Kashi, where earlier not even 50 devotees could visit together, now 50,000 devotees can get darshan at once," he said. Addition of a ropeway in Barsana has helped senior citizens and boosted tourism in the locality, said Yogi.
The projects unveiled by Yogi were focused on beautification of Parikrama paths, entrance gates, restoration of kunds, facilities for devotees, connectivity, water conservation, and environmental protection. He described the bhajans, kirtans, and Shri Krishna lilas organised in the Panchjanya Auditorium as part of the devotional atmosphere.
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