Boost for Kodagu heritage as Madikeri Palace set for makeover
The historic Madikeri Palace in Kodagu district is set to be transformed into a heritage tourism destination. This initiative follows the palace's designation as a protected monument and aims to enhance visitor amenities and showcase the region's cultural heritage. The project is expected to attract national attention and investment in Kodagu's historic sites.
- ▪The Centre will develop the Madikeri Palace into a heritage tourism destination.
- ▪The palace has been declared a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
- ▪A site museum featuring digital exhibits is among the proposals to enhance visitor experience.
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The Centre has resolved to transform the historic Madikeri Palace in Kodagu district of Karnataka into a heritage tourism destination, taking up conservation and development of the site that includes a proposed museum and upgraded amenities for visitors. The development follows efforts by Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who had sought protected monument status for the palace.Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has informed the MP that the palace has been declared a protected monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
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