Minister for Muzrai and Waqk Shashikala Jolle on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed Karnataka guesthouse at Raghavendra Mutt in Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh, built at the cost of ₹4 crore for the benefit of pilgrims visiting from the State.
The building has 50 rooms, including 40 deluxe and 10 VIP rooms. The department has provided ₹54 lakh towards purchase of furniture in 50 rooms, said the Minister after inaugurating the building.
The government has been constructing a mega Karnataka Bhavan building at the cost of ₹232 crore at Tirumala in Tirupati and the work on the building was moving at a fast pace, she said.