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Religion
Gujarat to fund Rs 80 crore Yatri Nivas for pilgrims in Ayodhya
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 03:16 AM
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The Gujarat government has announced a Rs 80 crore project to construct a Yatri Nivas in Ayodhya, aimed at providing accommodation for pilgrims visiting the holy city.
The Gujarat state administration has approved a Rs 80 crore investment to build a Yatri Nivas in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The facility is intended to offer affordable lodging for the large number of devotees who travel to the city throughout the year.
According to the announcement, the project will be executed in partnership with local authorities in Ayodhya and is expected to be completed within the next two years. The design will include multiple blocks of rooms, common dining areas, and basic amenities to cater to pilgrims of varied backgrounds.
The initiative reflects Gujarat's broader effort to support religious tourism across India, complementing similar projects in other pilgrimage centers. Officials said the Yatri Nivas will help decongest existing accommodations and promote a more organized visitor experience during major festivals such as Ram Navami.
Funding for the venture will come from Gujarat's state budget, with additional contributions from the central government's tourism schemes being explored. The project underscores inter‑state cooperation aimed at enhancing the infrastructure of India's sacred sites.
Stakeholders, including local business owners and pilgrim groups, have welcomed the plan, citing potential economic benefits for the region and improved safety standards for visitors.
According to the announcement, the project will be executed in partnership with local authorities in Ayodhya and is expected to be completed within the next two years. The design will include multiple blocks of rooms, common dining areas, and basic amenities to cater to pilgrims of varied backgrounds.
The initiative reflects Gujarat's broader effort to support religious tourism across India, complementing similar projects in other pilgrimage centers. Officials said the Yatri Nivas will help decongest existing accommodations and promote a more organized visitor experience during major festivals such as Ram Navami.
Funding for the venture will come from Gujarat's state budget, with additional contributions from the central government's tourism schemes being explored. The project underscores inter‑state cooperation aimed at enhancing the infrastructure of India's sacred sites.
Stakeholders, including local business owners and pilgrim groups, have welcomed the plan, citing potential economic benefits for the region and improved safety standards for visitors.