LUCKNOW, Jan. 31 -- Rooted in history and evolving as a modern urban hub, Lucknow, which has the famed Roomi Gate, Akbari Gate, Alambagh Gate, and the historic gateway at Mehmoodabad House, will open a new chapter in its cultural journey as the Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to construct seven monumental entrance gates on major roads leading into the state capital.

Named Sangam Dwar, Nandi-Ganga Dwar, Surya Dwar, Vyas Dwar, Dharm Dwar, Krishna Dwar, and Shaurya Dwar, each gate will symbolise the heritage of an important spiritual or historical destination linked to that particular route.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, in a meeting with urban development and housing department officials on Friday evening, directed to ensur...