NBCC to build world's largest Maharana Pratap statue in Rajasthan
The state-owned company will develop a Rs 168.39 crore tourist circuit at Haldighati to preserve historical and cultural heritage.
State-owned NBCC Ltd will construct the world's largest statue of Maharana Pratap at Haldighati in Rajasthan, according to the Daily Excelsior.
The project is part of a Rs 168.39 crore tourist circuit development sanctioned by the Rajasthan government. This cost excludes GST and includes a 4.25 per cent project management consultancy fee.
NBCC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan Heritage Authority (RHA) and the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan. Under the MoU, NBCC will handle the planning, designing, execution, operation, and maintenance of the works.
The proposed development will feature the world's tallest statue of the former ruler of the Kingdom of Mewar. It will also include a historical museum depicting the warrior on his horse, Chetak.
The circuit will also include a topographical projection show at the Haldighati Memorial to present the Battle of Haldighati through an immersive visual experience. NBCC stated the circuit is expected to boost the local economy and attract global visitors.