Varanasi, March 22 -- Uttar Pradesh tourism is developing a modern, eco-friendly three-floor ghat at Chandravati, a serene riverside village away from Kashi's crowded ghats and believed to be the birthplace of the 8th Jain Tirthankara, Chandraprabhu.
The 200-metre-long ghat, being built by UPPCL at a cost of Rs 17.06 crore, is over 99pc complete and will soon open, adding a new eco-friendly dimension to Varanasi with modern visitor facilities.
UP Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of CM Yogi, the project reflects the government's commitment to promoting lesser-known spiritual destinations while ensuring sustainable development.
"With Varanas...