UP Govt 0₹403 Crore To Develop 4,030 Ambedkar Statue Sites Across 403 Constituencies
Lucknow, September 25: Yogi Government in Uttar Pradesh has taken a major step toward preserving and developing public sites associated with social harmony and the honor of great national icons. Under the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Statue Site Development Scheme, Ambedkar statue sites across all 403 Assembly Constituencies of the state will be developed and beautified. In the first phase of the scheme, 10…
The Yogi Government of Uttar Pradesh has commenced a significant effort to preserve and enhance public sites associated with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and other notable figures, as outlined in the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Statue Site Development Scheme. The project aims to develop and beautify 4,030 Ambedkar statue sites located across all 403 Assembly Constituencies in the state, with a total allocation of Rs 403 crore.
The initial phase involves upgrading 10 sites in each constituency, totaling 4,030 sites. District Magistrates have been provided with Rs 403 crore to oversee the development of these sites, with an average allocation of around Rs 10 lakh per site. Works to be undertaken include constructing roofs, boundary walls, staircases, and landscaping.
The scheme also emphasizes the installation of information boards detailing the statue's name and historical significance. The initiative seeks to foster pride among citizens, particularly the youth, in Dr. Ambedkar and other national icons, ensuring the long-term preservation of these cultural landmarks while transforming them into more dignified public spaces.
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