Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given instructions to build grand entrance gates based on cultural theme on seven major routes of Lucknow. These gates will reflect the spiritual, historical and cultural identity of UP and will give new grandeur to the city.
Lucknow. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given instructions to develop grand entrance gates on all the seven major entry routes of the city with the aim of giving a grand, attractive and distinct cultural look to the capital Lucknow. He says that the rich cultural, spiritual and historical identity of Uttar Pradesh should be clearly visible as soon as you enter Lucknow.
Theme based entrance gates on seven major routes
In an important meeting held on Friday, the Chief Minister directed that entry gates reflecting the respective religious and cultural identities should be made on the major routes leading from Lucknow to Prayagraj, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Naimisharanya, Hastinapur, Mathura and Jhansi. Each entrance will reflect the mythological, historical and spiritual heritage of that destination.
Names and cultural patterns of entrances
The Chief Minister discussed in detail the names and nature of the entry gates. ‘Sangam Dwar’ depicting the tradition of Triveni Sangam and Mahakumbh will be built on Prayagraj Marg (Rae Bareli Road), ‘Nandi Dwar’ depicting Kashi Vishwanath Dham on Varanasi Marg (Sultanpur Road) and ‘Surya Dwar’ based on the tradition of Lord Shri Ram on Ayodhya Marg (Barabanki Road).
Similarly, ‘Vyas Dwar’ will be installed on Naimisharanya Marg (Sitapur Road), ‘Dharm Dwar’ on Hastinapur Marg (Hardoi Road), ‘Krishna Dwar’ on Mathura Marg (Agra Road) and ‘Shaurya Dwar’, a symbol of bravery, will be installed on Jhansi Marg (Unnao Road). The state emblem of Uttar Pradesh will be compulsorily displayed at all entry gates.
Confluence of traditional architecture and modern beauty
The Chief Minister gave clear instructions that Indian traditional architecture, craftsmanship and cultural symbols should be given prominence in the design of the entrance gates. These gates will be made aesthetic and meaningful through stone carvings, pillars, murals, fountains, lighting and green landscape. The aim is to give travelers a cultural experience as soon as they enter Lucknow.
Construction from CSR funds, coordination with agencies
The Chief Minister said that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds should be used in the construction of entry gates. The construction work should be as per the set standards and the work should be completed with coordination after taking permission from the concerned agencies including the National Highway Authority.