Government of Karnataka envisages development and maintenance of tourist amenities at heritage sites in the state and making them tourist friendly, to enhance tourism potential and cultural importance in a planned and phased manner.
Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, in the 2022-23 Budget, announced the ‘Adopt a Monument’ scheme for protection and development of archaeological buildings.
The Project envisages involvement of Private/Public Companies / Organizations and Individuals to adopt Monuments, Natural Heritage Sites and other Tourist Sites.
State Archaeological Department has identified 30 monuments/Heritage sites for adoption in which 4 sites are choosen from Belagavi.
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The monuments that need conservation plus basic and advanced amenities includes: Parasagada Fort Savadatti, Belagavi; Bhuthanatha temple, Killatorgal, Belagavi
The monuments requiring basic and advanced amenities includes: Yalluru Fort, Yalluru, Belagavi ; Kittur Rani Channamma Palace, Fort and surroundings, Kittur, Belagavi.
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The project primarily focuses on providing basic amenities that include cleanliness, public conveniences, safe drinking water, ease of access for tourists, signages, illumination, Wi-fi etc.
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