Badami, one of India’s ancient cities ruled by the Chalukya dynasty, has become one of 12 cities to be developed under the Union Government’s flagship programme Heritage City Development Scheme (HRIDAY).
The district administration has prepared a Detailed Project Report of Rs. 32.60 crore and submitted it to the Centre for approval.
The project aims at preserving and rejuvenating the rich cultural heritage of India.
The project seeks to promote an integrated, inclusive and sustainable development of heritage sites by focusing on maintening monuments, developing the entire ecosystem including its citizens, tourists and local businesses.
Under the scheme, a broad-plan has been prepared by the district administration of Bagalkot, which includes the removal of some 72 buildings of Agasthyateertha and Tatakote areas.
Developing roads in the city, providing underground drainage system, renovation of the temple that are in dilapidated condition, providing better accommodation to the tourists, setting up of information centre for the tourists, etc are part of the report.
The project also makes provisions for recreational facility for visitors by providing boating and other aqua sports centre, heritage walkway, museum and illumination of the hills.
