Kota’s Chambal Riverfront: Rs 1,200 crore project stares at losses, and a political fight over who is to blame

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Kota's Chambal Riverfront, a Rs 1,200 crore project inaugurated in September 2023, is operating at 50% loss. The facility receives 3.6 lakh visitors annually with daily footfall of 1,000 people. Revenue stands at Rs 1 crore against expenses of Rs 2.10 crore. Officials cite low footfall and high maintenance costs, including Rs 12 lakh monthly for daily ceremonies. Politicians debate responsibility, with BJP MLA criticizing the Congress project and Congress MLA blaming current government mismanagement.

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