Kanpur's Ganga Riverfront: 11.5 km Project Worth ₹3000 Cr Begins
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News18•20-01-2026, 10:19
Kanpur's Ganga Riverfront: 11.5 km Project Worth ₹3000 Cr Begins
- •Kanpur's long-awaited Ganga Riverfront Project, stretching 11.5 km from Atal Ghat to Shuklaganj Bridge, is moving from planning to reality with a ₹3000 crore budget.
- •The Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) will issue the tender on January 27, with ₹5 crore allocated for design and initial development in the first phase.
- •The project draws inspiration from Patna's successful Ganga Riverfront and Ganga Path, with officials studying its implementation to ensure a sustainable design for Kanpur.
- •Key access points like Jajmau Mod, Atal Ghat, Rani Ghat, Power House Chauraha, and Sarsaiya Ghat will connect the city to the riverfront, easing traffic congestion.
- •This riverfront aims to provide recreational space, boost tourism, and enhance Kanpur's identity as a modern riverside city, overcoming past budget constraints.
Why It Matters: Kanpur's ambitious 11.5 km Ganga Riverfront project, costing ₹3000 crore, is set to begin, promising recreation and tourism.
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