UP govt to acquire 285 acres for Ayodhya airport, allots Rs 200 cr more

Under the project, the existing airstrip will be developed into a full-fledged airport to cater to bigger scheduled flights

Uttar Pradesh will acquire more than 285 acres for an airport in Ayodhya, aiming to revive the temple town's economy and create jobs.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government has released an estimated Rs 200 crore to acquire land for the airport, which will be named after Lord Ram, after budgeting the same amount in March 2019.

The airstrip in Ayodhya spreads over 180 acres and the government plans to acquire 285 acres more for an airport that can handle commercial flights.

The airport project is aimed at putting Ayodhya on the national and international tourism map, boosting the town's economy.