Heritage walk held in Kalaburagi to promote tourism in Kalyana Karnataka
A heritage walk was held in Kalaburagi to mark World Tourism Day and promote the historical sites of the Kalyana Karnataka region. Officials emphasized that tourism is a key driver for economic growth and requires community responsibility in maintaining cleanliness and environmental protection.
Why it matters
The event highlights efforts to leverage cultural heritage for regional economic development and tourism promotion.
Tourism has emerged as an important driver of economic growth, and greater efforts should be made to showcase the numerous tourist attractions in Kalyana Karnataka, said Central University of Karnataka (CUK) Registrar R.R. Biradar.
He was speaking at a ‘Heritage Walk’ organised at the Kalaburagi Fort premises in Kalaburagi on Friday to mark World Tourism Day. The programme was organised jointly by the Department of Tourism, Central University of Karnataka, and the Sharnbasva University to create awareness among the public about the historical heritage of the district.
Prof. Biradar said Kalyana Karnataka had around 65 historical tourist sites and stressed the need to develop and promote them in a manner that would attract more visitors and contribute to the region’s economic growth.
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