By Shubham Sharma
Long-Standing Demand of local Residents Set to Be Fulfilled
2026.02.12 (Vrindavan Today News): In a major step toward the rejuvenation and beautification of the Braj region, the Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has initiated an ambitious riverfront development project in the sacred town of Vrindavan. Modeled on the iconic Har Ki Pauri of Haridwar, a series of grand ghats are being constructed along the banks of the Yamuna, giving shape to what will be known as Krishna ki Pauri.
The development stretches from the historic Keshi Ghat to Jugal Ghat, where construction work is currently progressing at a rapid pace. This large-scale initiative is being implemented jointly by the Tourism Department, the Irrigation Department, and PCL (Project Construction Limited).
According to Project Supervisor Neeraj Kumar, the project has been scheduled for completion within a three-year timeframe. The total estimated cost of the development stands at approximately ₹200 crore. Over the past month, construction activity has significantly accelerated, signaling the government’s commitment to transforming the riverfront landscape.
Being executed under the Chief Minister’s Braj Beautification Scheme, the new ghats aim not only to enhance the grandeur and spiritual ambiance of the Yamuna riverbanks but also to create a major attraction for the millions of pilgrims and tourists who visit Vrindavan from across India and abroad.
With architectural inspiration drawn from Haridwar’s Har Ki Pauri, the upcoming Krishna ki Pauri is expected to provide devotees with a more organized, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing environment for worship and spiritual reflection. Upon completion, the project is anticipated to boost tourism, strengthen local infrastructure, and contribute to the conservation and protection of the Yamuna riverfront in Vrindavan.
For Vrindavan’s locals whose demand for such a development has persisted for years, the realization of Krishna ki Pauri marks the fulfillment of a long-awaited aspiration—one that blends faith, heritage, and modern infrastructure in the heart of India’s sacred landscape.
According to the sources, the Irrigation Department had to take an approval from the National Mission for Clean Ganga before executing the project and it gave the permission with several conditions. As per our information the permission was given only to restore the ancient ghats. If the approval from NMCG is confined only to the restoration of the historic Keshi Ghat, then any activity beyond conservation, such as new construction, riverfront expansion, alteration of the riverbed, or development of additional ghats would require separate and explicit clearance. Restoration, by definition, implies preservation of the existing heritage structure without altering the river’s natural morphology or flow.
