Floating jetties plan to improve rural connectivity around Hirakud
AI summary
The Inland Waterways Authority of India plans to install additional floating jetties around the Hirakud reservoir to enhance rural connectivity and tourism. State officials are currently surveying sites in Bargarh, Jharsuguda, and Sambalpur to finalize locations for this infrastructure expansion.
Key takeaways
- IWAI seeks to improve rural connectivity via new floating jetties around Hirakud.
- State officials are surveying three districts to identify suitable jetty sites.
- Site selection prioritizes tourist footfall and integration with island development.
- A detailed project report for the Mahanadi waterway extension is due by November.
Read the original at The Times of India
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