Tourism Minister directs officials to accelerate eco-tourism development works at Roerich-Devika Rani estate
Tourism Minister K.J. George has ordered officials to accelerate eco-tourism development at the Roerich-Devika Rani estate in Bengaluru. The project aims to preserve the site's cultural and ecological character while improving visitor infrastructure.
Why it matters
The project balances the preservation of historical and artistic heritage with the growing demand for eco-tourism in urban areas.
Tourism Minister directs officials to accelerate eco-tourism development works at Roerich-Devika Rani estate (Can go online if there is no space in print) left Aerial view of the Roerich–Devika Rani Estate. File photo File photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/96uqgd/article71557221.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Roerick_Estate_23.jpg MURALI KUMAR K BANGALORE, 26/02/2010: Aerial view of the Svetoslav Roerich and Devika Rani Roerich Memorial and The Roerich and Devikarani Roerich Estate (Tataguni Estate), on Bangalore-Kanakapura Road at Tataguni, in Bangalore on February 26, 2010. Photo: K. Murali Kumar Photos emailed Bengaluru Energy and Tourism Minister K.J. George directed officials to accelerate the ongoing eco-tourism development works at the Roerich–Devika Rani Estate, while ensuring that the ecological, cultural and artistic character of the property is preserved. The Minister visited the estate on Wednesday along with senior officials of the Tourism Department and reviewed the progress of works currently being undertaken at the site. In October 2025, State Cabinet approved ₹55 cr.
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