70 years after Independence power reaches Elephanta Caves
The project to electrify the island, thronged daily by thousands of Indian and foreign tourists, has cost a total of Rs 25 crore and was completed in 15 months
The Elephanta Island, home to the famous Elephanta Caves, finally gets electricity on Thursday, after a wait of 70 years.
A 7.5-km long undersea cable has finally brought electricity to the world-famous Gharapuri Isle, which houses the UNESCO World Heritage site Elephanta Caves, about 10-km from Mumbai, a top official said.
The project to electrify the island, thronged daily by thousands of Indian and foreign tourists, has cost a total of Rs 25 crore and was completed in 15 months.
"Elephanta caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and yet it took so many years for electricity to reach the island," said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Gharapuri Island, a UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site, is an important tourist destination of the country.
It comes under the jurisdiction of Tourism Development Corporation, and earlier the electricity was supplied through the diesel generator on the island.