In order to boost tourism in the new capital, the Andhra government is planning to create an underwater tunnel in Amaravati.
There are about 200 such tunnels around the world. The designers from Singapore have included the under-river tunnel in the detailed master plan for Amaravati, which was released on Saturday.
The underwater tunnel project was reportedly included in the detailed master plan following the advice of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
The master plan also proposes a “gigantic” giant wheel on the riverbank to give the capital city a “distinct identity”. The giant wheel will function round the clock to attract tourists.
Since the proposed tunnel is transparent, motorists using it can see aquatic life.
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