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The Print
2 days ago
- Business
- The Print
Heritage conservation campaign writing new chapter of development in UP: Adityanath
The footfall of 66 crore devotees for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj earlier this year set a world record, besides the transformation of many religious sites, including the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Ayodhya Dham, Braj Tirtha Vikas Parishad, and Vindhyavasini Dham, he said. Taking part in the 24-hour discussion on 'Vision-2047' in the Assembly, Adityanath reiterated his government's commitment to development of tourism, especially the religious sites, while counting department-wise achievements. Lucknow, Aug 14 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the heritage conservation campaign in the state is writing a new chapter of development and livelihood. He said the development of the Ramayana, Krishna, Buddhist and Shakti circuits will promote religious tourism, while the facility of a heliport at Kapilvastu and efforts to return the ashes of Lord Buddha are also strengthening the international identity of the state. Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey had requested to bring the ashes of Lord Buddha to the state, claiming that dollar will come to Uttar Pradesh from Buddhist tourists, and not from Kashi and Mathura. Adityanath said, 'Recently, an urn containing the ashes of Lord Buddha was put up for auction in Hong Kong, which was stopped due to the intervention of the prime minister. Now it will be brought to India and installed in Kapilvastu.' 'Along with this, new sectors like Jain circuit, wildlife circuit, connection with Nepal and heritage tourism are being prepared in Bundelkhand-Vindhya,' he added. The chief minister said that holy places such as the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi, Mathura Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Shri Banke Bihari Dham, Maa Vindhyavasini Dham, Chitrakoot, Naimisharanya, Shakumbhari Dham, Devipatan Dham, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Kapilvastu, Shravasti, Kaushambi and the Sonbhadra Dham are attracting not only religious devotees, but also common tourists. Tourism related to these places has become the basis of employment for taxi drivers, hawkers, flower-leaf sellers, sweet shops, barbers and hotel operators, he said. 'In this way, this campaign of heritage conservation in Uttar Pradesh is writing a new chapter of development and livelihood,' Adityanath said. He also said that the grip on poverty in the state has tightened with 6 crore people rising above the poverty line. Discussing the government schemes, he said that pension, foodgrains, gas connection and financial inclusion have changed the lives of crores of people in Uttar Pradesh. PTI AR CDN ARI This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Tourism and Heritage Projects Boost Jobs, Economy in Uttar Pradesh: CM
Tourism and heritage conservation are emerging as major drivers of employment and economic growth in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told the Legislative Assembly while presenting the state's Vision 2047 document. He said the state's share in national tourism has risen from 13.1% in 2016 to nearly 20% in 2024. The Chief Minister cited large-scale events and development projects as key factors behind the surge in visitors. The Maha Kumbh drew a record 66 crore devotees, while projects such as Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Ayodhya Dham, Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad, and Vindhyavasini Dham have undergone major transformations. Work is also progressing on the Ramayana, Krishna, Buddhist, Shakti, and Jain tourism circuits, as well as new heritage initiatives in Bundelkhand and Vindhya regions. Kapilvastu has been equipped with a heliport to improve access, and efforts are underway to bring back relics of Lord Buddha to India. A recent auction of a Buddha relic in Hong Kong was halted following intervention at the central level, with plans to enshrine the relic in Kapilvastu to strengthen the state's international Buddhist identity. Yogi noted that sacred and cultural sites such as Mathura, Chitrakoot, Naimisharanya, Shakumbhari Dham, Kushinagar, Sarnath, Lumbini, and Shravasti now attract both pilgrims and general tourists. This tourism growth, he said, is supporting livelihoods for taxi drivers, hawkers, hotel operators, sweet shop owners, flower sellers, and other small businesses. According to the Chief Minister, the focus on heritage conservation has shifted from preservation alone to becoming a catalyst for sustainable development. 'Tourism is no longer limited to maintaining monuments — it is creating jobs and boosting economic activity across sectors,' he told the House. The initiatives are part of Uttar Pradesh's long-term plan to position itself as a cultural and religious tourism hub, while strengthening infrastructure and connectivity with Nepal and other regional destinations.
