Lucknow/Gonda, Aug. 7 -- The tourism development underway at Swaminarayan Chhapia Temple in Gonda has emerged as Devipatan division's principal ongoing religious tourism project, with visitor facilities and facade lighting being added to strengthen the pilgrimage experience.
UP Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh reviewed the progress of the nearly Rs 22 crore project on Friday while assessing proposed and ongoing works across Gonda, Bahraich, Balrampur and Shravasti.
The review covered 16 Tourism Department proposals under the financial year 2026 to 2027 action plan. The proposals carry an estimated outlay of nearly Rs 18 crore, with Gonda accounting for the largest share. Two Culture Department proposals and four Religious Affair...