Rajasthan

• 06 Nov 2021

Construction of River Front on Chambal River in Kota

Why in News

• On the occasion of Deepawali on November 04, 2021, State Urban Development Minister Shanti Dhariwal reached among the workers engaged in the construction of Chambal River Front and congratulated them on Diwali and organized a program of Chambal River Front mass banquet.

Key Points

• Chambal river originating from Janapav hill near Mhow in Madhya Pradesh passes through Chittorgarh, Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli and Dholpur districts of Rajasthan, on which a riverfront is being constructed in Kota.
• Various types of ghats will attract the attention of tourists from all over the world. In order to introduce the new generation to the cultural heritage, a 42 meter high statue of Chambal Mata will be installed on a 20 meter pedestal. This will be the first statue of its kind.
• A world-class fountain show is being constructed in the Garden, built with modern technology, on the lines of the Vrindavan Garden of Mysore near Kota Barrage, which will have a diameter of 40 meters.
• A museum is being constructed at the eastern end of the park, where the development story of Kota and art culture will be reflected with model displays of the riverfront.