The former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar has said that efforts are on to get funds from the Union Government and land from State Government for relocation of people residing in houses located within 100 m of historical monuments in Hubballi.
He was speaking to presspersons after inspecting the ongoing works on rejuvenation of Chandramouleshwar temple at Unakal and Banashankari temple at Amaragol in Hubballi on Saturday. The temples date back to the 11th century.
Mr. Shettar said these temples were in a state of neglect owing to lack of maintenance. “Both these temples are now being developed under the supervision of experts from the Archaeology Department. As visitors to these temples are gradually increasing, basic amenities are being provided,” he said.
