The maintenance of Golconda Fort is all set to be taken by the Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao (GMR) Sports Group under the Centre’s ‘Adopt a Heritage’ scheme and, if all goes well, work at the historical fort is set to begin in two weeks.
Since last year the agreement has been waiting to be signed, GMR officials giving a presentation of their proposed works at Golconda to the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI). Under the agreement, while Water and Power Consultancy Services Limited (WAPCOS), through ASI funds, would create the infrastructure, GMR would be in charge of its maintenance and of other public amenities. ASI will concentrate on the conservation of the ruins spread on 54 acres as before.
There will be plenty of new facilities provided to the people, which includes a new cafeteria, cloakroom, upgraded ticket booking centre, benches, dustbins, battery-operated vehicles for going about the site, audio guides, solid-waste management, electrical fittings and also an interpretation centre.
Under the agreement, GMR would be in charge of its maintenance and of other public amenities. ASI will concentrate on the conservation of the ruins spread on 54 acres as before.
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