The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has allocated a ₹80.27 lakh project for the tourism development and beautification of the Ravidas Temple at Bara Birwa, with ₹60 lakh already released as the first instalment to fast-track the works.
The seven-day festival, being held on the concept of the theme of the seven colours (VIBGYOR) reflected by the Sun from February 11 to February 17, the Mahotsav symbolises energy, heritage, and the timeless valour of the region.
Nearly 700 students and teachers from private schools, studying up to Class 1, participated in the programme, which introduced children to Indian art, culture and heritage through interactive and activity-based learning.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism will play a pivotal role in driving the state’s journey towards becoming a $1 trillion economy, with clearly defined short-term, medium-term, and long-term outcome targets leading up to 2047, said Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh here on Wednesday.
Extending his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for the festival, he said that this festival is not just an event, but a powerful means of promoting the state's rich cultural heritage, spiritual consciousness, and historical traditions.
The programme will be attended by state Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh, Agriculture Minister, senior officers of the Tourism and Culture Departments, and representatives from educational institutions, rural tourism groups, and youth collectives.
The project, spread over nearly 11 hectares and being implemented at a cost of ₹22.93 crore, is expected to be completed by December 2026. It aims to transform Kaushambi into a prominent destination for spiritual tourism.
During the Winter Session 2025 of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, the Uttar Pradesh Rural Population Records Bill, 2025 was introduced to provide a statutory framework for the management, updation and protection of rural residential property records prepared through drone-based surveys.
State Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh on Friday said the initiative aims to create an attractive and environmentally aligned space that especially appeals to children and school groups.
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s presence adding solemnity and pride, the temple town spent the day immersed in music and dance performed by more than 500 artists from across Uttar Pradesh.
