Ayodhya will witness surge in economic activities after inauguration of Ram temple: Nripendra Mishra
The Hindu
Shri Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairperson Nripendra Mishra said areas surrounding Ayodhya will witness a surge in economic activities after the inauguration of the Ram temple and the city may undergo expansion similar to the National Capital Region.
Shri Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairperson Nripendra Mishra said areas surrounding Ayodhya will witness a surge in economic activities after the inauguration of the Ram temple and the city may undergo expansion similar to the National Capital Region.
Mr. Mishra, a former Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, told PTI video in an interview that the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra has been receiving demands for the renovation of places associated with Lord Ram in Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Nepal. However, he said they have decided to leave this responsibility on the local people.
Mr. Mishra said economic activities in Ayodhya are expected to soar once the Ram temple opens to the public in January.
"As money flows in, people will have many opportunities, and along with these opportunities, there will be increased investments in the area. We have received 16 applications for building hotels, and a plan for a smart city is also in progress," he said.
Mr. Mishra, a member of the trust, explained that a master plan is being worked out to improve transportation infrastructure in Ayodhya. "One day, it might be necessary to expand Ayodhya just like the national capital region of Delhi." He said the current Ayodhya is not equipped to handle the huge number of visitors expected in the city and its increasing population.
He said the current population of Ayodhya is approximately 3.5 lakh and it is estimated to see five lakh more added as visitors and others who migrate after the economic activities surge once the temple is inaugurated. "This population is both a challenge and an opportunity. Local people can provide accommodations to the visitors in their homes at affordable rates. It is true that this area needs to expand," he said.
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