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News India Live, Digital Desk: The Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh is going to give a new look to the religious and cultural places of the state as well as the places built in honor of great men. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that Babasaheb Dr. B.R. The statues and monuments of great personalities like Ambedkar, Sant Ravidas and Maharishi Valmiki will be beautified. The aim of this initiative is to honor the contribution of these great men and make these places a center of inspiration for the coming generations.
Monument will become a confluence of tourism and faith
The Chief Minister clarified that development works include not only roads and electricity but also respect for heritage. The government plans to expand lighting, landscaping and public facilities around these statue sites. Especially the areas around the birthplace of Sant Ravidas in Varanasi and the statues of Dr. Ambedkar installed in different parts of the state will be improved so that the followers visiting there do not face any kind of inconvenience.
Special focus on the centers of Maharishi Valmiki and Sant Ravidas
After the construction of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, the government is now also highlighting the contribution of Maharishi Valmiki. The development of sites associated with Maharishi Valmiki is being seen as a part of the Ramayana Circuit. Similarly, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas, the Chief Minister had already laid the foundation of several development projects, which have now been instructed to be completed expeditiously. Preparations are underway to bring these places prominently on the tourism map.
Honoring great men of Dalit and deprived society
Political experts believe that this step of Yogi government is part of the strategy of taking all sections of the society along. Beautification of the monuments of great men will not only save the cultural heritage but will also give the message of social harmony. The Chief Minister has directed the officials to pay special attention to the quality of these works and ensure that the statues are maintained well throughout the year.
Mantra of heritage as well as development
The Uttar Pradesh government has been working on the mantra of ‘heritage as well as development’ for some time. After the development of Kashi, Ayodhya and Mathura, now focusing on the sites of great men is a part of this series. The Government believes that the thoughts and monuments of great men are the heritage of the society, and their preservation is the responsibility of the State. This beautification project will also create employment opportunities at the local level.
