The Uttar Pradesh government has planned to build a new religious area by combining Varanasi and Prayagraj. This decision is based on the suggestions of NITI Aayog, in which the UP government was advised to form the Regional Development Authority. Under this scheme, seven districts will be included along with Varanasi and Prayagraj and its area will be 22,000 square kilometers.
This decision of the government is expected to promote religious tourism, infrastructure, economic development and local employment. In addition, this new area will be equipped with state -of -the -art techniques, which will also give many benefits to the youth.
Varanasi-Prayagraj Regional Development Authority: Big decision of UP government
NITI Aayog had given some suggestions to achieve the target of making Uttar Pradesh a 30 trillion dollar economy by 2047. On the basis of these suggestions, the UP government has decided to convert Prayagraj and Varanasi into a religious area.
Under this scheme:
- A total of seven districts will be involved with Varanasi and Prayagraj.
- An area of 22,000 square kilometers will be covered.
- A Regional Development Authority will be formed.
- Many new schemes will be brought to promote religious tourism.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given instructions to implement this scheme as soon as possible, so that the sector can be rapidly economic and cultural development.
The area will develop with state -of -the -art technology
This new religious field will be equipped with modern facilities and techniques to become an important religious, cultural and economic center for the country and the world.
Major points of the scheme:
- Construction of Industrial and Knowledge Park
- This will provide better employment to local youth.
- Trade and industries will be boosted.
- Promotion of religious tourism
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Kalabhairava and Sarnath are located in Varanasi.
- Sangam, Ganga Aarti and other religious places in Prayagraj will be the center of attraction.
- Religious sites like Ganga Northwahini in Ghazipur will also be included in this scheme.
- Infrastructure development
- Better roads and connectivity will be increased.
- Technical reforms will be done under the Smart City Model.
- Environment and cultural protection
- Religious places will be made clean and environment-friendly.
- Traditional art, music and literature will be promoted.
These districts will get the benefit of the scheme
Under this new Regional Development Authority, a total of seven districts with Varanasi and Prayagraj will be included:
| District | Major religious site/tourist attraction |
|---|---|
| Varanasi | Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath, Kaal Bhairav |
| Prayagraj | Sangam, Akshayavat, Anand Bhawan |
| Chandauli | Baba Keenaram Ashram, Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Ghazipur | Ganga Northwahini, Bhitri Fort |
| Jaunpur | Sheetla Chowkia Dham, Atala Mosque |
| Mirzapur | Vindhyavasini Devi Temple, Chunar Fort |
| Bhadohi | Kaleshwarnath Temple, World Famous Carpet Industry |
The development of tourism, industry and infrastructure in these districts will provide employment to millions of people and this area will be religious, cultural and economically more prosperous.
How will the development of Varanasi-Prayagraj region?
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has prepared a detailed blueprint to implement the scheme, which will include the Housing and Urban Planning Department, Tourism Department, Religious Affairs Department and other government agencies.
Major Development Work:
Beautification of religious places and expansion of facilities.
Better road, railway and air traffic connectivity.
Establishment of new townships and smart city projects.
Plan to maintain natural resources and environmental balance.
Chief Secretary Manoj Singh informed that soon the Prayagraj-Varanasi Regional Development Authority will be formed and the process of launching the scheme on the ground will be started.
What will be changes with this scheme?
Religious tourism will get a boost.
New employment opportunities to millions of youth.
Improving infrastructure, which will improve transport and housing facilities.
The opportunity to cherish local art, culture and heritage.
