MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government is mulling over a proposal to set up "

", modelled on the iconic "

" to enable tourists to get a vantage view of the city's skyline.

The proposal to set up the observation wheel close to the Bandra-Worli

, ahead of the toll plaza, came up for discussion in the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, deputy chief minister

told reporters.

He said the government will find out if there are any Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) issues before going ahead with the project.

"London Eye" is the observation wheel on the banks of the Thames river. It is most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom.