Yogi Adityanath Reviews Preparations for PM Modi's Visit and Inauguration of National Inspiration Site
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has reviewed the preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on December 25, coinciding with the inauguration of the National Inspiration Site. This project, dedicated to the legacy of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, aims to symbolize national pride and cultural heritage. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of high standards in security and logistics, ensuring a smooth experience for the expected crowd of 200,000 attendees. The site will feature significant monuments and facilities to honor India's leaders and promote national unity.
| Dec 20, 2025, 20:15 IST
Review of Inauguration Preparations
On Saturday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh conducted a review of the preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit on December 25, which includes the inauguration of the newly constructed National Inspiration Site. According to an official statement, the Chief Minister remarked that this significant project, dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister on the birthday of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna recipient Atal Bihari Vajpayee, will emerge as a powerful symbol of national consciousness, cultural heritage, and pride.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birthday is celebrated nationwide on December 25. CM Yogi Adityanath stated that the statues of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Deen Dayal Upadhyay, and Atal Ji, established at the National Inspiration Site, will inspire future generations to understand and embrace the ideals of national unity, holistic humanism, and self-reliant India. He instructed officials to ensure that all arrangements related to security, traffic management, protocol, hospitality, and crowd control meet the highest standards, especially considering the Prime Minister's presence. He emphasized that there should be zero tolerance for any negligence at any level.
The Chief Minister also directed that all final works, including landscaping, gardens, museums, amphitheaters, and access routes, be completed within the stipulated timeframe. While reviewing preparations for the arrival of approximately 200,000 people from across the state, he assessed transportation plans, parking arrangements, bus routes, control rooms, and medical units, instructing the deployment of nodal officers at each bus cluster, parking area, and entrance.
Yogi instructed the police and district administration to implement multi-layered security measures along VVIP routes, at the helipad, main event site, and public gathering areas. He stressed the importance of clear signage for traffic route changes, parking facilities, and pedestrian movement to ensure smooth public access. Additionally, he highlighted the need for seamless coordination and timely execution of all components related to media management, welcome arrangements, cultural programs, and protocols.
As per the statement, the National Inspiration Site is being developed on 65 acres of land at an estimated cost of around ₹230 crores, featuring 65-foot tall bronze statues of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay, and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The statement further noted that the site will include a modern museum showcasing the lives, thoughts, and contributions of national leaders, a rally ground with a capacity for approximately 200,000 people, an amphitheater, meditation center, Vipassana-Yoga center, cafeteria, and civic amenities, along with attractive landscaping, clear zoning, ample parking, and robust security arrangements in a well-planned layout.
