Govt. to build ‘Karnataka Mantapa’ modeled after ‘Bharat Mandapam’: CM Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced plans to build a 'Karnataka Mantapa' to boost tourism, inspired by Delhi's 'Bharat Mandapam'. The announcement was made at the first Karnataka Tourism Awards, where officials also emphasized leveraging digital ecosystems and AI for inclusive and sustainable tourism development.
Why it matters
This initiative reflects a state government's strategy to enhance tourism infrastructure and integrate advanced technology like AI to improve visitor experience and economic benefits, potentially setting a precedent for other regions.
Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar said, “The government is considering constructing a ‘Karnataka Mantapa’—modeled after Delhi’s ‘Bharat Mandapam’—near a metro station at locations such as Jakkur, Mysore Lamps, or NGEF.”
He was speaking after inaugurating the first-ever Karnataka Tourism Awards ceremony, held at Palace Grounds on Sunday to mark World Tourism Day. It was organised by the Department of Tourism and Karnataka Tourism Society (KTS) to recognise and felicitate various stakeholders contributing to Tourism sector.
For the first time, these awards were given under 35 different categories including best business hotel, eco-friendly resort, best educational institute in tourism, rural tourism project, wellness retreat, tourism startup and others. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar presented the awards to winners.
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