Chitrakoot Gets 50 Crore Boost: Forests & Hills to be Developed for Tourism

• Uttar Pradesh government allocates 50 crore rupees for Chitrakoot's development, focusing on modern facilities for tourists and devotees.
• The sacred land, rich in Ramayana era memories, attracts thousands daily to its monasteries, temples, ashrams, and natural sites.
• Funds will be used for basic tourist facilities, with 2 crore specifically for pilgrimage development.
• Development will extend beyond temples to include dense forests, serene hills, and natural tourist sites like Ranipur Tiger Reserve and Rishiyan Ashram.
• Plans include approach roads, parking, signboards, cultural stages, and mini-theaters to showcase local art and Ramayana episodes.