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UP's cultural renaissance takes shape as 21 heritage projects near public launch

Lucknow, Jul 13 (UNI) In a major push to strengthen Uttar Pradesh's cultural identity, the Yogi Adityanath government has completed 21 heritage and cultural infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 120 crore in close to three years across the state.
From modernised Ramlila grounds and cultural centres to museums, memorials and performing arts institutions, the projects are set to open to the public soon, creating new spaces for cultural activities, heritage preservation and tourism.
Spread across districts including Lucknow, Chitrakoot, Gorakhpur, Mainpuri, Banda, Firozabad, Hardoi, Kushinagar, Pratapgarh, Aligarh, Ballia, Shahjahanpur, Kannauj, Azamgarh and Fatehpur, the projects reflect the state's effort to preserve its rich traditions while creating modern cultural infrastructure for future generations.
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