The Ram Temple Museum in Ayodhya is set to be developed by Tata Sons, the parent company of the Tata Group. The state cabinet gave its approval for the project on Tuesday. Tata Sons has allocated Rs 750 crore for this ambitious endeavor, with Rs 650 crore dedicated to infrastructure, design, and interior work, and Rs 100 crore reserved for site development.
In exchange, the state government will provide the necessary land for the temple museum on a 90-year lease for a nominal fee of Rs 1. The tourism department’s land in Majha Jamthara, a village near the river Saryu, will be handed over to Tata Sons. Officials stated that a 25-acre parcel of land would be transferred to Tata Sons, and an agreement outlining the terms and conditions will be signed. Tata Sons expressed interest in the project and submitted their proposal to the central government, which then forwarded it to the state for final approval.
Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have shown personal interest in the project, reviewing concept notes and presentations from various stakeholders and government officials. In November last year, architect Brinda Somaya visited the proposed site in the temple town to draft a preliminary outline. Somaya, known for renovating Bombay House, the Tata Group’s headquarters in Mumbai, has been integral to the project. The temple museum is envisioned as a major tourist attraction in Ayodhya, featuring at least 12 different galleries.