The State Government has accorded administrative approval of Rs115.25 crore for development of a suspension bridge at the Mahadev Ghat Anicut site on Kharun river with safety features.
In July last year, the State Government had also approved a plan to spend Rs20 crore for the development of the Mahadev Ghat as a tourist destination near Raipur.
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.