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The country’s first 2 km long cable ferry will commence from Bhakra Boat Ghat in Gobind Sagar Lake to Brahmani Ghat in Shahtalai. In addition to offering pilgrims and visitors much-needed relief, this water transportation project will hasten the region’s economic growth. The objective of this state-of-the-art boat is to connect religious and tourism destinations, as well as increase employment. The unique feature is that no such ferry service exists anywhere in India, not just in North India.
Devotees traveling from Nainadevi to Baba Balak Nath Temple in Deotsidh would find it simpler because of this canal. This journey now requires devotees to travel nearly 80 kilometers, but it will just take a few minutes once the cable boat begins service. Small vehicles, including automobiles, jeeps, bikes, and scooters, would be able to travel between shores with ease on this ferry in addition to passengers. A cable will pull the ferry; portions of it will float on the water, while other parts will stay balanced on the cable. Because this technology doesn’t need fuel to function, it won’t have an adverse effect on the environment. According to reports, the project will cost around Rs 20 crore in total. Devotees who came to see Shri Naina Devi used to leave here after doing their obeisance, but now that the cable boat has begun operating, it would be simpler for them to get to Baba Balak Nath, Deot Siddh. This will boost local job opportunities while also encouraging religious tourism. For Rs 28 lakh, a technical team and specialists are preparing the DPR. The Kesariya Panchayat of Kotdhar will also have direct access to the tourism circuit with the launch of the cable ferry. This region remains isolated from the
Although this location is currently mostly isolated from the road, the cable boat will make it simple to get here. Preparations are also being made to bring the historic Bachchretu Fort and the ancient Shiva temple on the tourist route. In addition to encouraging religious tourism, this will give young people in the area additional job prospects.
A cable ferry is a kind of watercraft that is drawn by a sturdy rope or cable from one coast to the other. Either above or below the sea, this cable is inserted. There aren’t many locations in India that use this technology. The proposed ferry in Bhakra would be entirely cable-based, which will also make it unique from an environmental perspective. Most ferries, wherever they are found, run on gasoline.
In the district of Bilaspur, this initiative represents a significant step toward sustainable development and tourism. The region’s tourist map may be altered by the combination of Gobind Sagar Lake, historical landmarks, and pilgrimage sites. The Himachal Government’s Minister of Technical Education, Rajesh Dharmani
