Centre earmarks Rs 750 cr for the project
LUCKNOW, June 26 (The CONNECT) – Tata Sons will construct a world-class Indian Temple Museum in Ayodhya with an investment of Rs 750 crore from its CSR fund.
The UP State Cabinet has approved the proposal for the world-class museum, Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh said.
The Government of India has collaborated with Tata Sons on this initiative, earmarking Rs 650 crore for the museum and another Rs 100 crore for ancillary development.
Rs 750 crore has been sanctioned for the Indian Temple Museum project. Tata Sons will oversee the construction, with the Tourism Department leasing the land at a nominal rate of one rupee for a period of 90 + 90 years.
In a related development, the Yogi Cabinet has approved the Chief Minister Tourism Fellowship Programme, which aims to select researchers through the Tourism Department. These researchers will promote tourism in the state and facilitate investment acceleration in this sector.
Additionally, they will assist in resolving issues faced by investors. Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh highlighted these researchers’ pivotal role in supervising and monitoring Tourism Department schemes, developing ecological sites comprehensively, evaluating both central and state government schemes, and advancing plans for fairs and festivals.
They will contribute significantly to creating a favourable environment for investors and tourists while supporting the preservation efforts of the District Tourism and Culture Council, particularly under the Tourism Directorate.
Initially, 25 researchers will be chosen for this program. They will receive an honorarium totalling Rs. 40,000, with Rs. 30,000 allocated for remuneration and Rs. 10,000 for field visits. Additionally, they will be provided with a tablet for their work.
