The Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up to accelerate construction of the ‘Rashtriya Prerna Sthal’, a memorial showcasing various aspects of the lives of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Bharatiya Jan Sangha founder Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay in Lucknow as part of its ongoing mission to ensure comprehensive development of the city.
The Rashtriya Prerna Sthal is being developed on the banks of the Gomti River in Sector-J of the Basant Kunj Yojana locality of the city, as per the Master Plan Green.
Various construction works are currently underway at the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal including a museum. The responsibility for completing all the constructions, including that of a museum, has been entrusted to the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA). Accordingly, a fund of Rs 21.07 crore has been released for the installation of three statues.
The total estimated cost of the construction and development works being carried out at the Rashtra Prerna Sthal is estimated at Rs 138 crore of which Rs 1 crore was disbursed as a token amount, while Rs 28.47 crore and Rs 21.52 crore was released as the first and second instalments respectively, totalling Rs 72.7 crore.
The process of accelerating the ongoing works under the project has now begun through granting financial and administrative approvals.
Rashtriya Prerna Sthal will be equipped with all facilities including the establishment of a digital museum and various unique amenities.
A large-scale parking area is being constructed for vehicles. Additionally, three helipads are being built, and statues of former Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay are being installed.
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Furthermore, the construction and development works include the museum block, entrance lobby, reception area, VIP lounge, backstage greenroom, VIP dining hall with a capacity for 50 people, indoor-outdoor display areas, yoga center, multipurpose hall, meditation center, cafeteria block, and restrooms.