From upgrading beaches to renovating museums, Tourism gets special focus
Constituting coastal beach tourism task force for comprehensive development of beach tourism in the three coastal districts, providing Rs 75 crore for development of infrastructure in the Kalyana Karnataka region, developing Mysore Exhibition Authority on the lines of Delhi's Pragati Maidan are some of the salient features of the tourism development announced by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in his budget 2023.
FollowThe state's tourism business has benefited greatly from the government's adoption of the Shakthi plan, one of the five guarantees it offers. There has been a noticeable increase in the number of visitors to important religious and heritage sites since free bus travel for all women was instituted. Officials have declared intentions to create fundamental amenities at all selected areas in an effort to improve the overall infrastructure.
Karnataka, whose slogan "One State Many Worlds" emphasises the state's potential to become a global tourist hub, has an ambitious "Karnataka Tourism Development Vision" that it plans to put into action.
A massive sum of Rs 75 crore has been committed in an effort to increase tourism in the Kalyana Karnataka Region.This huge budget will be used to improve the appeal of popular tourist destinations like Hampi, Mailara, Ganagapura, Sannati, and the Malakheda, Bidar, Raichur, and Kalaburgi forts. The plan is to make these places become tourist hotspots that people go from all over the world to see.
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The government has declared plans to invest heavily in improving the Kitturu Karnataka Region's many tourist hotspots.
Savadatti Yellammana Gudda, Devara Gudda, Kappattha Gudda, Badami Banashankari, Lakkundi, and the Magadi Bird Sanctuary in Gadag District are only some of these well-known locations.
To help promote and expand coastal tourism in the Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada regions, a Coastal Beach Tourism Task Force is being formed. The primary goal of this task force is to produce a thorough strategy that will significantly aid in the progress of the coastal area as a whole.
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) will be used to create a plan to make Sasihithlu Beach a world-class surfing destination.
The state government has announced plans to build Yatri Nivas and housings at several tourist locations utilising the Public Private Partnership model. The goal of this project is to improve the tourism infrastructure and supply passengers with pleasant lodgings.
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The Karnataka Exhibition Authority has proposed expansion plans for its Mysuru site in an effort to modernise the venue's infrastructure and improve the visitor experience.
The authorities plans to turn the site into a state-of-the-art exhibition centre in the style of Delhi's famous Pragathi Maidan.
Sixteen museums across the state are scheduled to undergo extensive renovations in an effort to increase their popularity and attract more visitors. The ultimate goal of this methodical strategy is to make these museums and galleries interesting and fun for visitors at every stage of the process.
The state government has made the establishment of government museums in various locations around the state a priority in its quest to improve cultural infrastructure. Kalaburagi, Gadag, and Bengaluru are all places where museum construction is being considered as part of the government's long-term plans for the current fiscal year.
The vibrant town of Mysuru is planning to open the "Karnataka Archaeological Museum and Art Gallery" to accommodate the increasing number of domestic and foreign visitors. It is planned that this new institution, which would occupy a spacious 2.5 acres of prime government land close to the famous Chamundi Vihar stadium, will serve as a showcase for the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Karnataka.
Future work will use state-of-the-art Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) systems built to exacting global benchmarks.
The state of Karnataka plans to introduce a ground-breaking programme featuring 3D projection, multimedia, sound, and light shows to promote nighttime tourism and highlight the state's rich artistic and cultural heritage.
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This cutting-edge project will take place in a number of the state's national monuments, including the famous Vijaya Vittala temple in Hampi, the ancient Bidar Fort, the holy Bhoganandeeshwara temple in the beautiful Nandi Hills, the awe-inspiring Golgumbaz in Vijayapura, the mighty Kittur fort, and the fascinating Badami caves. This mesmerising show will allow guests to fully immerse themselves in Karnataka's illustrious past by providing them with a visual feast that brings these historic sites to life beneath the stars.
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