Kushalnagar, June 8 -- Despite strong protests from farmers and farmers' organisations against the proposed Amusement Park at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district, the State Government has invited quotations for the installation of a bronze Goddess Cauvery (Kaveri) statue.

This Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Amusement Park project, planned to span 198 acres, includes a variety of attractions such as water parks, roller coasters, a Goddess Cauvery statue and even a penguin park.

The Government has allocated Rs. 92 crore for the Cauvery Aarti and a staggering Rs. 2,663 crore for the Amusement Park - both projects facing strong opposition from farmers.

Downstream of KRS Dam

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