The Gujarat government is set to
introduce an innovative under-sea tourism experience by acquiring a ₹50-crore
submarine designed to transport passengers toBeytDwarka, a small island believed to
be part of the submerged ancient kingdom of Lord Krishna.
Hareet Shukla, Principal Secretary of
the Tourism department, revealed, “We
have inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd for
building a submarine that can carry passengers.â€
This groundbreaking submarine project for tourists is
the first of its kind in India, with
an official announcement expected during the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat summit next
week.
Shukla added that the submarine is anticipated
to cost less than ₹50 crore, and with the agreement primarily between the two
governments, efforts are underway to
expedite delivery as early as possible. The introduction of this unique
under-sea tourism initiative is poised to enhance the cultural and historical
exploration of BeytDwarka, providing an unprecedented experience for visitors
to explore the submerged remnants of Lord Krishna’s ancient kingdom.