Brahma Sarovar laser show project set to get delayed

Kurukshetra, September 8

The multimedia laser show project at Brahma Sarovar is all set to get delayed further as it will now come up on a fixed structure instead of a floating one.

The entire project came to a standstill over the issue of the base of the structure despite the fact that a tender was awarded to a firm in 2020.

During the International Gita Mahotsav, a temporary multimedia light and sound show on a floated surface was arranged by the Kurukshetra Development Board. A huge sum was spent on it, but in 2017, it was decided to get a permanent show so that there was no need for making any temporary arrangements.

The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) had awarded the tender for the floating multimedia laser last year but the Kurukshetra Development Board and Haryana Tourism Department had raised objections to the floating surface and wanted the structure to be a fixed one. As per information, the previous tender will now be cancelled and a new tender will be floated.

The executive engineer at Haryana Tourism, Gautam Kumar, said “The existing shows on floating surfaces have not been performing well. Hence, we asked the ITDC that the show at the Brahma Sarovar should be on a fixed structure. The cost of the project may escalate a little as it will be now on fixed surface but we will keep it below Rs 16 crore.”

A senior official in the ITDC said “The matter is with Haryana Government at present. After it submits its revised detail project report, we will start the further process. A tender was awarded earlier but the project got stuck due to the issue of its base. Now, we will see what changes the Haryana Government will demand in the revised proposal and we will proceed accordingly. — TNS

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