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The Hindu Bureau

Development of ancient monuments, ecotourism takes centre stage

The State government will request the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to take up research and restoration work on the archaeological monuments and remains at Nagavi in Chittapur taluk of Kalaburagi district, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in his Budget speech on Friday. Nagavi is believed to be the first university of Karnataka set up during the reign of the Rashtrakutas.

Mr. Siddaramaiah also earmarked ₹15 crore for the revival of ‘karez’, a popular ancient water supply system in Bidar and Vijayapura districts.  

To provide a boost to ecotourism in Karnataka, Jungle Lodges and Resorts will establish interpretation centres at Bandipur, Dandeli and Kabini at a cost of ₹25 crore, Mr. Siddaramaiah said. The government will also promote ecotourism in Kapatagudda in Gadag district. 

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