The comprehensive overhaul adds hospitality and leisure amenities, such as a dedicated IRCTC hotel, cruise services, and an eco trail, alongside critical utility installations like water treatment plants. Completed logistics upgrades feature travelators, electric buses, staff quarters, and specialized landscaping near the high-level Gora Bridge. Furthermore, officials have commenced work on eight future initiatives, including the Gora-Bhanadra Road and advanced zero-waste facilities.
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Foundation stones have been laid for eight upcoming initiatives with an estimated value o…: Foundation stones have been laid for eight upcoming initiatives with an estimated value of 118.88 crore rupees.
Planned future infrastructure features a 36.58 crore rupee Smart Zero Waste management fa…: Planned future infrastructure features a 36.58 crore rupee Smart Zero Waste management facility to handle local environmental impacts.
Ongoing expansion projects will establish a disaster control room specifically designed f…: Ongoing expansion projects will establish a disaster control room specifically designed for the Sardar Sarovar Dam.
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Among the headline attractions are an IRCTC hotel built at a cost of Rs 50 crore, the Rs 16 crore Ekta Cruise, a Rain Forest attraction worth Rs 14.30 crore and an Eco Trail developed at a cost of Rs 3.67 crore. Alongside these tourism additions, the package includes roads, water treatment facilities, travelators, waste management infrastructure and other public amenities.
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Here's a closer look at what has been inaugurated and what is planned for Ekta Nagar.
Some of the biggest additions are aimed at giving visitors more reasons to spend time in Ekta Nagar beyond visiting the Statue of Unity.The IRCTC hotel, developed at a cost of Rs 50 crore, is among the major tourism projects inaugurated by the prime minister. The Ekta Cruise, costing Rs 16 crore, is another key attraction.
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