Tourist Corridor will connect Getalsud Dam and Jonha-Hundru Fall | 21 Aug 2023

Why is News?

According to the information received from the media on August 20, 2023, the state government is working on an action plan to develop the Getalsud Dam area located in the capital Ranchi like Patratu. The government has planned to connect Getalsud Dam, Hundru Fall and Jonha Fall with the tourist corridor.

Key Points:

• These tourist places have been given the status of state importance by the government. A resort, boat shed, boat landing facility, camping ground, caravan park, holiday cabin, hotel, houseboat, marina, motel, playground, refreshment room, and shop will be constructed in Getalsud Dam area. It will be looked after under the JTDC.
• Jonha, Hundru Falls and Getalsud Dam will be developed to attract tourists. The government is planning to attract tourists. There is a plan to spend crores of rupees on this in five years. Under the scheme, the road will be strengthened to reach here.
• Silli’s MLA Sudesh said that the construction of the corridor will increase employment opportunities in the area, as well as the development of the area.
• The tourism department is exploring the possibility of setting up ropeways at Jonha, Hundru and Dasam Falls. For this, the Tourism Department has signed an MoU with RITES. It has been decided to conduct an accurate assessment of the technical and environmental aspects of the ropeway at these places. For this, feasibility studies will be ensured in the project.