UP sanctions ₹1,166-cr for road widening in Ayodhya

The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated ₹1,166 crore for the widening of the Chaudah Kosi Parikrama Marg near the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. This project aims to enhance the experience of devotees performing the 'parikrama' of the temple town, which is visited by lakhs of devotees after Diwali. The District Magistrate of Ayodhya, Nitish Kumar, announced that the authority has initiated the process of compensation payments for the houses and shops affected by the widening of the 25 km-long Chaudah Kosi Parikrama Marg. The project will affect about 23 big and small temples, more than 1,000 houses, and shops. All affected structures will be compensated as per the prescribed norms.

The project includes the installation of underground electric cables, laying of sewer lines and water supply lines, and planting of trees for beautification. Nitish Kumar also emphasized that compensation payments will be made in accordance with the guidelines, and all affected structures will be duly compensated.