The State Government is constructing a 'laxman Jhula' (suspension bridge) at Mahadev Ghat near Raipur .
Water Resources Minister Brijmohan Agrawal visited the site on Wednesday evening and inspected the developmental works underway including the beautification of the ghat.
He directed the officials to get completed the suspension bridge by the year-end .
A huge park is also coming up in the river stretch in Durg district, the Minister informed adding, one kilometer track is also being laid around the park. Separate track is being laid for the walkers.
Battery-charged vehicles will also be operated at the park for the convenience of tourists. Separate track will be there for the use by youth. Aqua pressure track and casket theatre are also being built at the place. Swings will come up for children, he said.
Golf carts will operate for the senior citizens and differently able persons. Garden will house two hundred species of plants. l.E.D. -based feature lighting will be the special feature of the park, the Minister stated.
Agrawal in May this year had stated that Mahadev Ghat would take a shape of a tourist spot soon on both sides of Kharun River .
The Minister said this while having a discussion with officials of Water Resources Department during his visit to Kharun river bank recently.
Agrawal had visited the Ghat area to review and supervise the ongoing renovation and construction work of the ghat.
He said that ongoing beautification work would be completed by next year as per the plan.
Installation work for "laxman Jhula" (Ropeway bridge) is being carried on with full swing and for its structure, construction work is underway.
The Minister also directed officials for the construction of a Rest House. Stairs have been constructed on both side of Mahadev Ghat and for safety of tourists, barricading has been done.
The State government had accorded administrative approval of Rs 15.25 crore for development of a 'Suspension Bridge' at the Mahadev Ghat Anicut site on Kharun river with safety features in 2015-16.
In July 2014, the State government had also approved a plan to spend Rs 20 crore for the development of the Mahadev Ghat as a tourist destination near Raipur.
The tourist arrivals at Mahadev ghat has increased following construction of an Anicut over Kharun river, officials stated.
According to the project plan for Mahadev ghat, massive plantation would be carried out on both sides of the river.
The Mahadev Ghat , located near Raipur is a famous Pilgrim Centre. Everyday hundreds of tourists and pilgrims visit the holy place.
The State government is also preparing an integrated Master plan for development of areas close to bank of Kharun river in Raipur and Durg districts.
Munat in September this year discussed the issues pertaining to developmental works with Ahmedabad-based consultant agency at the Mantralaya in Naya Raipur.
Meanwhile, the agency had made a presentation before the Minister displaying developmental works carried out on the bank and areas close to Sabarmati river and Kankaria lake in Ahmedabad.
Taking cue from developmental works carried out on bank of Sabarmati river and areas close to Kankaria lake, Munat had directed officials concerned to chalk out a master plan for integrated development on bank of Kharun river in Raipur and Durg.
Moreover, the Munat had suggested for incorporating master plan of developmental works undertaken in areas close to Sabarmati river and Kankaria lake.
In its presentation made to the Minister, consultant of Ahmedabad-based agency Kunal Patel had provided detailed information about past and present status of the areas close to Sabarmati river and Kankaria lake.