MPTDC plans day cruising, adding sports facilities in boat clubs
The corporation is expanding its water sports offerings at boat clubs to attract visitors and increase revenue, following significant growth in tourist numbers over recent years.
MPTDC managing director Ilayaraja T said, "We are expanding water sports activities in the state. Water sports is an added attraction for visitors and draws a large influx of tourists. The plan is to start day cruising at Hanuwantiya and Gandhi Sagar."
The organisation has ordered five speed boats and two mini cruises. The speed boats will be distributed across Choral, Madhai, Sailani, and Sarsi, whilst the mini cruises will operate at Hanuwantiya and Gandhi Sagar. Additional water sports facilities, including electric boats, shikars, jet skis, pedal boats, and supporting infrastructure, will be established at various locations throughout the state.
The mini cruises will come from Hyderabad and the estimated cost of a mini cruise is around Rs 35-40 lakh.
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The tourism department has put forward proposals for new boat clubs at Gambhir Dam in Ujjain, Kukshi in Dhar, Ramaua Dam at Gwalior, and Vidisha. There are also plans for a new boat club at Omkareshwar.
The newly operational boat club at Sarsi Island, situated in close proximity to Bandhavgarh, will also get additional water recreational facilities, including a mini cruise, four speed boats, jet skis and various other aquatic activities.
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