New Delhi, Nov 25(ANI): The Union Tourism Ministry has sanctioned a project for revitalization of Ayodhya (Faizabad) as a special tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh.
"The project includes improvement of Parikarma Marg, provision of tourist shelters along Chauda Kosi Parikarma Marg, construction of toilets and urinals, revitalization including improvement and beautification of Suraj Kund, Vidha Kund, Ganesh Kund, Sita Kund, Hanuman Kund, Manu Kund, Mani Kund and Agni Kund," a statement released by the ministry said.
"An amount of Rs.498 lakh has been sanctioned and Rs.398.40 lakh has been released so far," it added.
A state level monitoring committee has also been constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government for this purpose.
The Union Tourism Ministry also monitors the progress of the projects through review meetings and site visits from time to time.
This information was given by Minister of State of Tourism Sultan Ahmed in a written reply in Lok Sabha today. (ANI)
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