Brindavan Gardens upgradation project near Mysuru will come up on 200 acre land, says Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar

The government has earmarked ₹2,000 crore for the project. Guidelines have been prepared on upgrading the Brindavan Gardens without compromising on its heritage value.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who visited the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam in Mandya district on August 9, reiterated that upgradation of Brindavan Gardens will boost tourism and help generate employment.

Speaking to mediapersons at KRS, Mr. Shivakumar said 200 acres of land is available for the purpose. A portion of the land will be left untouched for security and safety of the dam. The project will come up on the remaining portion of the land, he added.

This will help generate tens of thousands of jobs in the future. In anticipation of growth in tourist footfalls, the road will be upgraded to a four-lane highway. “This apart, drainage system and drinking water supply will be ensured so as to draw more tourists to Brindavan Gardens and Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary,” said Mr. Shivakumar.

The government has earmarked ₹2,000 crore for the project. Guidelines have been prepared on upgrading the Brindavan Gardens without compromising on its heritage value. ‘’There will be no danger to the dam. On the contrary, its reputation will be further enhanced besides giving an impetus to economic development,” Mr. Shivakumar added.

“The proposed Cauvery Aarti, on the lines of Ganga Aarti in Uttar Pradesh, will be incorporated in the project to upgrade Brindavan Gardens. A suitable place would be identified for the aarti,” said Mr.Shivakumar.

The Deputy Chief Minister held talks with local leaders from Mandya district on how best to expand the historic Mysugar Factory with the thrust on ensuring that it attained financial stability.

 ‘’There have been discussions with the technical committee on whether a new unit should be established, or if new machinery and facilities could be created in the existing factory,” said Mr. Shivakumar.