The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has given the green light to a plan proposed by Tata Sons to construct a 'temple museum' in Ayodhya, with an estimated budget of Rs 650 crore.
Tourism Minister Jaivir Singh disclosed that the tourism department will offer the company a 90-year lease on the land for a nominal fee of Re 1, to develop the museum to international standards.
"Tata Sons had proposed the project through the Central government, offering to build the museum at a cost of Rs 650 crore under its corporate social responsibility fund," Singh said at a press meet here after the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Last year, there were discussions about establishing a "museum of temples" in Ayodhya. In September, Chief Minister Adityanath and senior officials gave a presentation about it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
At that time, the plan was to display the history and architecture of well-known temples in the country. There was also talk about creating a light-and-sound show at the proposed museum.
Singh mentioned that the state cabinet also approved another proposal from Tata Sons to execute development works in the temple town at an extra cost of Rs 100 crore.
Tata Sons is the primary investment holding company and promoter of Tata Companies.
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