Lucknow, July 17 -- With the festive season around the corner, Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh has directed officials to accelerate the pace of ongoing pilgrimage and cultural infrastructure projects across the state.

Chairing a high-level review meeting here today, the minister laid special emphasis on ensuring that key sites like Naimisharanya, Ram Leela grounds, and cultural museums are made ready to welcome devotees and tourists ahead of Dussehra and Diwali.

Calling for a deadline-driven approach, Singh expressed concern over the delayed progress at the sacred Naimisharanya site in Sitapur and instructed that all construction and land-related issues be resolved immediately.

"This is the time when thousands o...