Uttar Pradesh

• 09 Jul 2022

Unique River Art Gallery to be Built in Prayagraj

Why in News?

On July 8, 2022, NHAI Project Director Nusratullah informed that River Art Gallery will be built on the six-lane bridge tower under construction on the banks of Ganga in Prayagraj on the lines of Eiffel Tower. Its proposal has been sent to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Key Points

• This will be the only such river gallery in the country, where tourists from all over the country and the world will be able to have a direct interview with the colors of the culture of Kumbh and Prayagraj. Apart from Prayagraj, the color of Kumbh in Nashik, Ujjain and Haridwar will also be shown in this river gallery.
• Before entering Prayagraj, tourists will be able to come to this gallery and get a glimpse of the culture and heritage of the spiritual city as well as art. Tourists will also be able to get acquainted with the paintings of Shankaracharyas and Naga sannyasis of the Akharas and their devotion and meditation etc.
• 10 km under construction at Phaphamau at a cost of 2,000 crore rupees. The construction of the long six-lane bridge will be completed before the Mahakumbh to be held in the year 2025.
• Capsule lifts will be installed on both sides to reach this river art gallery. It is also proposed to build a revolving restaurant on the other side of the gallery.