Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday announced that his cabinet has cleared 14 projects related to the development of Ayodhya.
“Today a new chapter has been added in the history of Uttar Pradesh. The entire cabinet of the UP government has come to Ayodhya Dham,” the chief minister said.
In the meeting, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has announced plans to establish an Inland Waterways Authority in the state to boost water transport and promote water tourism. The authority will be responsible for developing and managing inland waterways in the state, including the Ganga, Yamuna, and Sharda rivers.
Adityanath said that the authority will play a key role in reducing the state’s dependence on road and rail transport, which are currently the primary modes of transportation in Uttar Pradesh. Inland waterways are a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective mode of transport, and they can help reduce traffic congestion and pollution.
The authority will also be responsible for developing water tourism in the state. Uttar Pradesh has a long coastline along the Ganges River, and there are many potential tourist destinations that can be reached by boat. The authority will develop infrastructure and promote tourism in these areas.
Adityanath’s announcement has been welcomed by the shipping industry and environmental groups. They believe that the establishment of the authority will be a major step forward in developing inland waterways in Uttar Pradesh.
The decision was taken after a meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet took place at the Ramkatha Mandap (auditorium) located on the banks of the Saryu river.
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