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Development and Legacy Cover Story

Renovation of Shri

Somnath Temple

Shree Somnath Temple, which has
stood witness to humanity's values
for centuries, continues to remind the
world that truth cannot be defeated by
untruth, and faith cannot be crushed
by terror. Despite multiple attempts
to destroy it, the Somnath temple has
become a symbol of the triumph of
faith over destruction. New projects
begun in recent years have increased
the grandeur and divinity of the
Somnath temple, attracting devotees
while also adding new dimensions
to the path of progress in terms of
tourism.

n The Samudra Darshan Path: It was
built under the Central Government's
"PRASHAD" scheme, keeping the
natural beauty of Somnath in mind.
This 1.5-kilometre-long Samudra
Darshan Path built on the seashore
from Shri Somnath Temple to Triveni
Sangam will stop the surging ocean
waves and allow the waves to
communicate with visitors coming for
darshan of God Shankar.

n Greenfield Township: Greenfield Township will
be built in the coming days, which will include
accommodation facilities for devotees, ashrams,
mathas, hotels, and space for various state buildings.
A tourism information centre and a world-class
museum will also be built.
n Cruise Operations: The development of infrastructure
around the Saryu River and its ghats is receiving
special attention. Cruises on the Saryu River will
become a regular feature.
n Smart City Management: City development will ensure
that adequate space for cyclists and pedestrians is
preserved. Traffic management will also be done
in a modern manner with the help of smart city
infrastructure.
n Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board was given 5
acres of land by the government to build a mosque in
Ayodhya.

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