Ayodhya

Construction work on the Ram temple in Ayodhya is expected to be completed by April 30, with the total cost of the project estimated at around Rs 1,900 crore, Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Mishra said on Saturday.

Speaking to reporters after a two-day meeting of the Ram Temple Construction Committee, Mishra said major construction agencies Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Tata Consultancy, which are executing key works at the temple site, will conclude their operations and exit the complex by the end of April.

He added that instructions have been issued to ensure that all documentation and payment of bills are finalised by April 30.

Mishra said both L&T and Tata Consultancy have provided a three-year warranty for the work carried out by them. For routine maintenance and monitoring, a limited team from the two organisations will continue to remain stationed at the temple premises.

After the completion of construction, all agreements with L&T, Tata Consultancy and the State Construction Corporation will be formally transferred to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, he said.

Sharing details of expenditure, Mishra said approximately Rs 1,600 crore, including GST, has already been paid, while the overall cost of the project is estimated at about Rs 1,900 crore.

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Officials said the meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing works and discussed timelines for completion as well as the transition of responsibilities following the end of construction.