Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Yogi Cabinet Clears 65 Acres for Ayodhya NSG Centre
The Uttar Pradesh government approved land for a new National Security Guard centre in Ayodhya.
The land covers about 26 hectares, or 65 acres.
It will be given free to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The centre is planned to improve security around Shri Ram Mandir.
Officials say Ayodhya receives many devotees, tourists and distinguished visitors.
They also say the centre could help respond more quickly to serious security problems.
The land is valued at Rs.
16.90 crore.
It can only be used for the planned centre, and unused land will return to the state government after three years.
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the free transfer of 26 hectares, or approximately 65 acres, of barren land in Ayodhya.
The land will be transferred to the Ministry of Home Affairs for a Regional Centre of the National Security Guard.
The site is in Pure Lalkhan village, Milkipur tehsil, and has a stated market value of Rs. 16.90 crore.
Officials said the centre will strengthen security around Shri Ram Mandir and improve emergency response capabilities.
The land must be used for the NSG centre within three years or it will revert to the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Department.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved the transfer to the Ministry of Home Affairs for use by the National Security Guard.
- What
- A free transfer of 26 hectares of barren land was approved for establishing a Regional Centre of the National Security Guard.
- When
- The approval was made at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Pure Lalkhan village in Milkipur tehsil of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To strengthen security around Shri Ram Mandir, Ayodhya and sensitive installations in Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas, while improving emergency response capabilities.
- Land area
- 26 hectares, approximately 65 acres
- Land status
- Barren land in Pure Lalkhan village, Milkipur tehsil
- Recipient
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Planned facility
- Regional Centre of the National Security Guard
- Stated market value
- Rs. 16.90 crore
- Use restriction
- The land may be used only to establish the NSG Regional Centre
- Reversion condition
- The land will revert to the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Department if it is not used for the proposed purpose within three years or if the requirement ends
