Question : DEVELOPMENT OF SUR YAMUNA BATHING GHAT



(a) whether the Delhi Development Authority has developed Sur Yamuna Bathing Ghat on the embankment of Yamuna river in Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the features of this Ghat; and

(d) the amount spent on its development?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA )

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b)&(c): Sur Yamuna Ghat has been constructed downstream of Wazirabad Barrage. While the total area of this scheme is 4.5 Hec, the Ghat is 150 mtrs. long with average width of 15 mtrs. The Water is filled upto a depth of 1.5 mtr and, at one time, 2000 persons can take bath. It has the provision of two change rooms, one each for gents and ladies. Matching commercial facilities have also been planned at the Ghat.

(d): Approximately Rs.8 crores expenditure has been incurred on the construction and development of this Ghat.