HDK urges Centre to develop Srirangapatna as a tourism destination
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has requested the Tourism Ministry to develop Srirangapatna as a major tourism hub under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme. The proposal aims to leverage the town's historical significance and temple architecture to boost regional infrastructure.
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This initiative highlights government efforts to promote cultural heritage sites as economic drivers for regional development.
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy has urged the Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat to develop Srirangapatna as a tourism destination.
Mr. Kumaraswamy, who also represents Mandya in the Lok Sabha, met Mr. Shekhawat in New Delhi on Wednesday, and urged him to consider the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the “Destination Development of Srirangapatna” under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme.
According to a statement from Mr Kumaraswamy’s office, the Union Minister has urged the Centre to develop Srirangapatna, a historically significant place that is home to several temples and tourist attractions, including the renowned Ranganathaswamy Temple, into a major tourism hub.
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