Yogi eyes CSR funds, tie-ups for Mathura-Vrindavan tourist circuit

Apart from the proposed Rs 3.3 bn Lord Ram statue, corporate funds are also being eyed for New Ayodhya project near Saryu river pegged at Rs 3.5 bn

The Uttar Pradesh government is looking to tap Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds and partnerships for developing the popular Mathura-Vrindavan tourist circuit in Uttar Pradesh.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to identify works in the circuit that could be rolled out under CSR. According to sources, the government is even mulling establishing an exclusive wing in the state industry department to use the CSR route for various development and public projects.

Adityanath was chairing the maiden meeting of UP Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad in Lucknow on Thursday evening. Now, the government is re-energising the Parishad, which is mandated with facilitating