Artificial rain, waterfall, glass skywalk: Statue of Unity to build ₹12 crore rainforest to boost Gujarat tourism | Today’s news
The government is all set to bring the magic of the rainforest to Gujarat. It is to develop a new attraction for tourists to visit the Statue of Unity located in Ekta Nagar.
₹12 crore rainforest attraction at the statue of unity in Gujarat
According to a report by India Today, the rainforest project would be spread over 12 acres. The cost of the project is estimated at approx ₹12 million.
Artificial rain, waterfalls, trees
The project is said to feature 20 rain towers designed to recreate monsoon-like rain in the forest. It is said to include other attractions such as bubble fountains and waterfalls. The forest would also feature several trees in a lush green setting, each representing the nation’s states.
Glass skywalk
One of the biggest highlights of the project is said to be the circular glass skywalk. Reportedly, the skywalk would be made using 132 panels of 35 mm thick Korean glass, ensuring safety for tourists. Visitors could walk around the elevated project and spend most of their time in a popular tourist spot with an upcoming rainforest landscape.
It is touted as the first project of its kind in India. While Live Mint could not independently verify the claim, it would certainly add to the growing list of tourist attractions in the state.
About the Statue of Unity
The Statue of Unity, the tallest statue in the world, pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who united India. He was known as the “Iron Man of India”.
Apart from being a tourist spot, it has also served as a venue for key national and international events such as Director Generals of Police (DGs), Ambassadors’ Conferences and Heads of Mission meetings.
PM Modi to visit rainforest project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Ekta Nagar to inaugurate the Bharat Parv 2026 cultural and tourism festival and attend the Narmada aarti at the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It is part of his two-day visit to Gujarat from 30-31. October 2026.
The PM is said to be traveling to Ekta Nagar, Kevadia on October 30. He is scheduled to inaugurate Bharat Parv 2026 around 5:00 PM and will witness Ekta Prakash Parv by 7:45 PM followed by Narmada Aarti around 8:15 PM as per the official schedule.
On October 31, around 9:00 a.m., the PM will pay floral tributes at the Statue of Unity. Subsequently, he lays the foundation stone, ceremoniously opens and devotes himself to various development projects, which he says are worth it. ₹400 crore in Ekta Nagar. They will also visit the rainforest and Vaman Vriksha Vatika in Ekta Nagar.
PM Modi will also attend the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
