Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Yogi Announces Ayodhya-Style Development Plan for Braj Bhoomi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Braj Bhoomi will receive major new development.
Braj Bhoomi includes important religious places such as Mathura and Vrindavan.
He said a large complex will be built there, similar to developments in Ayodhya and Kashi.
He made the announcement while visiting the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple during Janmashtami.
He asked officials to make travel and visits easier for devotees.
He also said festivals can help local businesses, artisans and families.
Adityanath described Ayodhya as an example of how roads, railways, water and electricity can be improved.
He criticized earlier governments and said his government would protect the region’s religious and cultural heritage.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a grand development complex for Braj Bhoomi, modeled on projects in Ayodhya and Kashi.
The announcement came during Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple complex in Mathura.
Adityanath directed authorities to improve facilities for devotees visiting Mathura-Vrindavan, Barsana, Nandgaon and Govardhan.
He said religious festivals support the state’s economy and create opportunities for youth, women, artisans and handicraft workers.
Adityanath credited the BJP-led government with Ayodhya’s infrastructure improvements and criticized previous governments over their approach to religious sites.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the BJP-led state government.
- What
- Announced plans to develop Braj Bhoomi with a grand complex and improved facilities for visitors.
- When
- On Friday, during Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations.
- Where
- At the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple complex in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, with related sites across Braj Bhoomi.
- Why
- To reflect Braj Bhoomi’s spiritual and cultural importance, improve pilgrim facilities and support regional development.
- Development model
- The proposed development is intended to follow the example of Ayodhya and Kashi.
- Main location
- Mathura and Vrindavan are central locations for the planned grand complex.
- Devotee facilities
- Authorities were directed to assist visitors to Barsana, Nandgaon, Govardhan and Mathura-Vrindavan.
- Economic rationale
- The Chief Minister said festivals create opportunities for youth, women, artisans and handicraft workers.
- Ayodhya attendance
- Adityanath said around one lakh devotees visit Ayodhya Dham daily.
- Festival attendance
- He said major Ayodhya festivals can draw between five lakh and 50 lakh devotees.
- Government description
- Adityanath referred to the BJP-led administration as a “double-engine government.”