New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of preserving heritage as an integral part of a country's development during his address in Ayodhya on Saturday.

He highlighted that for any country to achieve new heights of development, it must care for its heritage.

PM Modi spoke about the transformation of Ayodhya, blending ancient and modern aspects, and the significance of projects like providing permanent housing to both Ram Lala and four crore poor citizens.

During his visit to Ayodhya, PM Modi laid the foundation and inaugurated various projects totaling over Rs 15,700 crore. These included projects for the development of Ayodhya and its surrounding areas, as well as other initiatives across Uttar Pra...