The State Government has approved a plan to spend Rs 20 crore for the development of the Mahadev Ghat as a tourist destination near Raipur, officials said here on Monday.
The tourist arrivals at Mahadev ghat has increased following construction of an Anicut over Kharun river. According to the project plan for Mahadev ghat, a massive plantation would be carried out on both sides of the river. Besides there is a plan to construct a ‘laxman Jhula’ (Swinging bridge) or an iron suspension bridge, they informed.
The Mahadev Ghat, located near Raipur is a famous pilgrim centre. Everyday hundreds of tourists and pilgrims visit the holy place. Especially on Sunday and Monday of the Hindu month of Shravan, large number of devotees throng the temple located near the Ghat. Since there was no religious place close to the city, devotees and people want to see this place developed as a major tourist destination. The administration has already built an Anicut near the Mahadev Ghat and stairs.
Similarly a big garden would be developed on 15-16 acres of area at Amaleswar. The administration has planned to build two parks on two-2.5 acres of area each at Raipura. All these work would commence after the monsoon season. The tender process for the works are under progress, he said.