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Uttar Pradesh's Temple Towns Witness Transformative Revival
8 Aug
Summary
- Temple towns like Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura, and Chitrakoot see cultural and economic revival
- Sports infrastructure and academies encourage youth to take sports seriously across UP
- Improved connectivity and mobility, especially for women, support businesses and tourism
As of August 2025, Uttar Pradesh's temple towns are experiencing a remarkable cultural and economic resurgence. According to author Akshat Gupta, cities like Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura, and Chitrakoot are witnessing this revival, driven by improved roads, cleanliness, lighting, and transport facilities.
The panel discussion also highlighted the significant progress in sports infrastructure across Uttar Pradesh. Former Indian cricketer RP Singh noted that stadiums are now being built in various cities, from Basti to Bareilly and Prayagraj to Saharanpur. This has encouraged the state's youth to take sports more seriously. The government's investment in sports academies and rural outreach has also improved access and exposure for young athletes.
Actress and social activist Gul Panag brought a personal and gendered perspective, emphasizing the vast improvements in connectivity and mobility, especially for solo women travelers. The expressways, well-lit highways, and increasing number of airports have made travel smoother and safer, supporting working women, small entrepreneurs, and tourism operators.
Overall, the panelists agreed that infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh is not just about physical development, but also about access, dignity, and aspiration for the people.
