2 years on, Kanke Dam park facelift plan hangs in balance

Ranchi: The under-construction Kanke Dam Park in Ranchi, which was envisioned as a state-of-the-art amusement destination in the state, has hit a major construction hurdle, with no visible progress on the ground over the past year.

Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation (JTDC) initiated the renovation of the 4.45 acre park located near the picturesque Kanke Dam, in 2024 aiming to boost tourism infrastructure and boost revenue generation in the region.

Under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, JTDC contracted Kaveri Divya Resorts Private Limited to spearhead the Rs 3 crore renovation project. The private entity, which took charge in Sept 2024, was mandated to complete the transformation and commence operations within a year.

However, the project remains stalled, raising concerns over delays and accountability. TOI had carried a report in April 2025 about the Rs 3 crore facelift plan for the park.

A JTDC official, requesting anonymity, told TOI that the renovation remains stalled over the past year due to the neighbouring vegetable market which impede the entry of construction materials to the park.

“The entry route to the park is very narrow and most of the time it is filled with vegetable vendors. Despite repeated requests, they denied to move away from the road hindering the renovation work. Hence, construction remained stalled for the past year. The corporation has appealed to the district administration to help us out and we are hopeful that soon work will resume,” the official added.

The official added that once completed, the amusement park will be equipped with various new facilities, where people can spend a good time. “The park will be equipped with water sports, food courts and restaurants offering a unique blend of entertainment and natural beauty to the public in the state capital. Kaveri group will manage the park for a period of 25 years and give the corporation yearly revenue of Rs 24 lakh, which will increase by 5% in every consecutive year,” he said.