UP govt to restore 11 heritage sites under PPP model |
To boost tourism and employment, the progressive largest state of India, Uttar Pradesh, will restore 11 ancient forts and buildings under a Public-Private Partnership model. In a smart move, the state government is using private agencies to restore and revive the glory of it’s rich historical legacy. These sites will be turned into heritage hotels, cultural centers, or museums. The 11 ancient forts and buildings under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model will be designed and developed using investment which will be recouped through operating the sites before handing over the restored properties to the state government. This initiative will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities for thousands of people. The 11 sites include Talbehat Fort (Lalitpur), Rangarh and Bhuragarh Fort (Banda), Wazirganj Baradari (Gonda), Alambagh Bhawan, Gulistan-e-Eram and Darshan Vilas (Lucknow), Tikait Rai Baradari (Kanpur), Mastani Mahal and Senapati Mahal (Mahoba), Tahrauli Fort (Jhansi), and Sitaram Mahal/Kotwan Fort (Mathura). The move is expected to particularly benefit regions like Bundelkhand, where heritage-driven tourism could significantly boost the local economy, the statement said. Similar development models were successful in Ayodhya, Kashi and Mathura, along with several ancient temples and pilgrimage centres that led to big rise in tourism. In 2024 alone, Uttar Pradesh recorded a footfall of 65 crore tourists.
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