Overview
- In a high-level meeting on Friday, the chief minister directed ceremonial gateways on seven approach roads into Lucknow.
- Each structure will mirror the heritage of its route’s destination, including Sangam Dwar for Prayagraj, Nandi Dwar for Varanasi and Surya Dwar for Ayodhya.
- Designs must prominently display the Uttar Pradesh emblem and use traditional architecture with stone carvings, pillars, murals, fountains, artistic lighting and green landscaping.
- CSR contributions have been identified as the funding source, with implementing agencies to be selected at a later stage.
- No budget or timeline has been announced, and construction will proceed only after approvals from the National Highways Authority of India and other concerned agencies.