To build floating villas in Gujarat, the state government plans to scout for investors at the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat summit this month. For this it has identified two dam sites, Kadana and Dharoi, and the island of Beyt Dwarka.
The government also plans to build glass viewing decks which would provide views of the dams as a first-of-its-kind project in the country. The government has identified Rs 200 crore worth of projects to develop tourist facilities at Beyt Dwarka in DevBhumi Dwarka district, which has accessibility only through ferry services from Okha on the mainland.
A 2.3-km Signature Bridge is being built over the sea to connect Okha with Beyt Dwarka. Tenders for these projects are expected to be issued by February, 2024.
The government has also prepared a tourist master plan for areas near Dharoi dam on Sabarmati river and Kadana dam on Mahisagar river. Tourist arrivals in Gujarat has seen a CAGR of over 15 percent since 2011.