Pune: ₹73 Cr Tender Floated for Boats to Boost Water Tourism at Ujani Dam
Pune: ₹73 Cr Tender Floated for Boats to Boost Water Tourism at Ujani Dam
In a bid to promote water tourism at Ujani Dam, the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has floated a Rs 73.25 crore tender to purchase various types of boats. The project aims to create employment opportunities for locals from 60 villages surrounding the dam.
The tender includes purchasing a luxurious yacht, high-speed luxurious boats, family luxurious cruising boats, bird safari boats, and parasailing boats. Solapur district collector Kumar Ashirwad stated that the project will not only boost local tourism but also create job opportunities for locals.
The state government has approved a Rs 190 crore Ujani Dam Aqua Tourism project, which will include training local youths to ensure safe conduct of water sports activities. The project is expected to be a game-changer for farmers in the region, promoting agro-tourism and boosting the local economy.
Ujani Dam, located on the borders of Pune and Solapur districts, is one of the largest dams in the state and a popular spot for birdwatching. The dam’s unique shape and varied shorelines make it an ideal location for water tourism.
Meanwhile, the construction of a bridge across Ujani Dam has begun, which will connect villages in Solapur’s Karmala and Pune’s Indapur tehsils. The Rs 284.53 crore project will save villagers from an 80 km detour and boost agriculture transport in the region.
