Source: The Hindu
Bidar: The State Government plans to develop the historical city of Basavakalyan into a world-class tourism centre.
The State Government formed the Basavakalyan Development Board five years ago and provided it with seed money of Rs. 50 crore.
The Board has been identifying historical monuments and protecting them, apart from undertaking projects to beautify the town. The road connecting the fort to the national highway on the outskirts is being widened. Illegal structures on both sides of the road have been removed.
Compound walls have been built around all heritage structures related to the lives of the Sharanas. The caves where Lord Basaveshwara and other saints meditated have been cleaned and painted. Roads have been built to provide access. Construction of a ring road connecting all historic monuments is under way.
Other plans
Moreover, silt has been removed from the Tripuranta lake. Its banks have been secured with concrete double-lining. It now holds more water than it did last year. The museum near the fort has also been expanded. Sculptures and edicts that were found in recent excavations have been placed in the new annexe. Medicinal plant gardens have been developed in front of all the monuments. Plant varieties mentioned in the Vachanas and other religious literatures have been planted around the monuments and places of worship.
Also, a Yatri Nivas for travellers is under construction. Work on several rooms has already been completed. A passenger information centre is coming up in the office of the Board. All tourist information will be made available on the website http://www.basavakalyantown.gov.in/.
An expert committee comprising journalist Patil Puttappa, historian S. Shettar, retired director of the Archaeology Department A. Sundar, writer M.N. Javaraiah and geologist H. Chandrashekhar are advising the Board in drafting plans.
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