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Gujarat Begins Rs 80-Crore Yatri Niwas Construction in Ayodhya for Pilgrims

Newsmantra — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:56:31 +0000

AYODHYA. The Gujarat government, through the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd (TCGL), has initiated the construction of an Rs 80.25-crore Yatri Niwas in Ayodhya. Built across nearly 7,000 square meters in a new township, the complex will accommodate 308 pilgrims and features a large hall designed to seat over 800 visitors. The facility is expected to open within a year to support the growing surge of devotees following the Ram Temple consecration.

In addition to guest rooms, the Yatri Niwas will offer dining areas, a reception lounge, an auditorium, meeting spaces, and a souvenir shop. Landscaping, terrace gardens, and digital displays are also planned to create a comfortable, home-like environment, making organized religious and cultural trips smoother for visitors traveling from Gujarat.

Civil Aviation Ministry Completes First Phase Of Char Dham Helicopter Operations

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:19:29 +0000

NEW DELHI. The first phase of helicopter operations for the Char Dham Yatra has concluded. The Ministry of Civil Aviation said that during this period, around 400 helicopter movements were conducted daily.

The Ministry added that over 12,000 shuttle departures facilitated the travel of more than 67,000 pilgrims. It also informed that over 2,000 charter operations served more than 11,000 pilgrims, providing safe, reliable and efficient connectivity across the Char Dham sector.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu said that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government has accorded special priority to ensuring that every devotee undertaking the Char Dham Yatra can travel with greater ease, convenience and safety.(AIR)

Development of Jain Tourism Circuit and Government Initiatives

Newsmantra — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:33:36 +0000

NEW DELHI. While the development and promotion of tourism sites are primarily undertaken by respective State Governments and UT Administrations, the Ministry of Tourism supports these efforts through financial assistance under various schemes for infrastructure development and enhancing tourism experiences across the country. Since its launch in 2014-15, the Swadesh Darshan scheme has sanctioned 76 projects across thematic circuits, including heritage and Tirthankar (Jain) circuits; notably, a project for the development of Vaishali–Arrah–Masad–Patna–Rajgir–Pawapuri–Champapuri in Bihar was sanctioned in 2016-17 for Rs. 33.96 crore and has been reported as physically completed. The scheme has since been revamped as Swadesh Darshan 2.0, with 53 projects sanctioned focusing on destination development, alongside 38 projects under Challenge Based Destination Development. Currently, there are no proposals under consideration for developing a dedicated Jain Circuit under these schemes. The Ministry actively promotes Jain tourism and other destinations through its website, social media, events, and various outreach activities, aiming to showcase India’s rich cultural and religious heritage, as emphasized by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a recent reply in the Rajya Sabha.