AYODHYA- On Thursday (Jan 11, 2024), Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, joined by Union Minister VK Singh and other senior officials, inaugurated the inaugural tri-weekly flights by IndiGo Airlines (6E) connecting Ahmedabad (AMD) and Ayodhya (AYJ).
This follows the earlier launch of the first flight between Ayodhya and Delhi on December 30, operated jointly by IndiGo and Air India Express (IX).
IndiGo Ahmedabad to Ayodhya Flights
In the aftermath of the flight launch, Jyotiraditya Scindia remarked,
“In 2014, Uttar Pradesh had only 6 airports, and now the state boasts 10 airports, including Ayodhya airport. Additionally, by the upcoming year, UP is set to witness the inauguration of 5 more airports, namely Azamgarh, Aligarh, Moradabad, Shravasti, and Chitrakoot, all scheduled for unveiling in the next month. Furthermore, an international-level airport in Jewar is anticipated to be operational by the end of this year.”
Jyotiraditya Scindia, MoCA, India
He also highlighted that the inaugural flight between Ayodhya and Delhi, managed by IndiGo and Air India Express (IX), commenced on December 30th.
At the launch event, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was presented with the boarding pass for the inaugural tri-weekly flights connecting Ahmedabad and Ayodhya.
Enhanced Security
In preparation for the sacred ‘Pran Pratishta’ ceremony in Ayodhya, the Uttar Pradesh government has executed a comprehensive plan incorporating advanced security and traffic management measures.
The Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) has been synchronized with 1500 public CCTV cameras throughout the city, ensuring vigilant surveillance.
Notably, Ayodhya’s yellow zone will be outfitted with 10,715 AI-based cameras featuring face recognition technology, seamlessly integrated with ITMS and monitored from a central control room. This strategic initiative aims to bolster overall monitoring and security in crucial areas.
To enhance emergency response capabilities, units from both the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been mobilized.
SDRF teams will conduct routine boat patrols, emphasizing safety measures such as the use of life jackets and mandatory ID cards for navigators while strictly prohibiting any form of intoxication.
Ayodhya Railway Station will experience heightened security measures enforced by the Railway Protection Force from January 27 to February 15.
In addition, fire brigade provisions have been implemented in all tent cities, ensuring prompt responses to any unforeseen incidents.
Police patrols will comprehensively cover the entire city, incorporating stringent verification procedures for external individuals.
The implementation of an Anti-Drone System, overseen by the Special Security Force (SSF), introduces an additional layer of security against potential aerial threats.
Ram Mandir Pran Prathistha
The public is informed that entry will be restricted to those invited by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust from January 20 to 22, with appropriate road and train arrangements in place.
Furthermore, a primary hospital with 10 beds has been established in the tent city, accompanied by stringent cleanliness measures.
The ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Ram Temple is scheduled for January 22. Vedic rituals for the Pran-Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya will commence on January 16, a week before the main ceremony.
Lakshmi Kant Dixit, a priest from Varanasi, will conduct the main rituals of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla on January 22. Ayodhya will observe the Amrit Mahotsav from January 14 to January 22.
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