TCGL plans alternate employment for Doliwalas at Girnar in post rope-way situation

TCGL plans alternate employment for Doliwalas at Girnar in post rope-way situation

Gandhinagar: Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd (TCGL) today in a note said, it is planning to set up alternate employment facility for Doliwalas at Girnar at a approximate cost of Rs 1 crore which includes setting up of 104 shops and other basic facilities.

It should be noted that a rope-way project is in final stage of completion and it is likely to be inaugurated later this year. Doliwalas who would carry pilgrims in ‘Palkhi’ might face unemployment after start of rope-way service.

TCGL note further said: With the development of 104 shops will give ample opportunities to Doliwalas to explore to empower themselves, the note further said adding that ground breaking ceremony of this project will take place on 1st August 2020 at Junagadh.

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