Lucknow, May 21 -- The Yogi Adityanath Government will invest Rs 4,560 crore to revamp and strengthen roads connecting sites of historical, mythological and spiritual significance in Uttar Pradesh, an official statement said on Tuesday. Besides ensuring safer and more convenient travel for pilgrims, the initiative also aims to establish Uttar Pradesh as the leading destination on the global religious tourism map.

Devotees and travellers will benefit from this plan, especially, in terms of better transportation facilities. This will reduce their travel time and make their journeys easier, safer and more organised, the statement said. The project focuses on improving connectivity and enhancing the appearance of sacred routes linking major pi...