Lonavala's Glass Skywalk Project Receives Funding Boost
Ajit Pawar’s dream project: Glass skywalk in Lonavala set to become reality
The Indian Express
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The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has allocated ₹200.50 crore for a glass skywalk project in Lonavala, originally proposed by late deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. This initiative aims to enhance tourism and improve road infrastructure, with additional funding expected from the Union government.
- 01PMRDA has earmarked ₹200.50 crore for the glass skywalk project in Lonavala.
- 02The project aims to connect Lions Point and Tiger Point, enhancing tourism.
- 03Facilities will include adventure sports, an amphitheater, and extensive parking.
- 04The skywalk will be 125 meters long and 6 meters wide.
- 05The project is expected to attract around 10,000 visitors on weekends.
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The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has allocated ₹200.50 crore in its ₹4,628-crore budget for 2026-27 to develop a glass skywalk in Lonavala, Maharashtra, as part of a broader initiative to enhance tourism and road infrastructure. This project, championed by the late Ajit Pawar, aims to connect two popular tourist spots—Lions Point and Tiger Point—over a 125-meter long and 6-meter wide skywalk. The PMRDA plans to fund the project with hopes of receiving an additional ₹100 crore from both the Union government and the District Planning Committee. The development will also include facilities for adventure sports, an amphitheater for 1,000 people, and parking for 1,500 cars and 2,000 two-wheelers. The skywalk is expected to significantly boost tourism, drawing approximately 10,000 visitors on weekends. Additionally, the PMRDA is working on decongesting city roads through projects like twin tunnels and an inner ring road.
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The glass skywalk project is expected to significantly boost tourism in Lonavala, potentially increasing local business and employment opportunities.
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