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April 7th, 2006, 12:13 AM
Rajasthan plans restoration of monuments
Maharashtra a home to strife and resistance to invaders has many such forts and historic buildings. But all of them are in a dilapidated state. Shivaji's own Raigad is now in ruins no one seems to care. I guess we need a BJP/SS govt to take care of these things. Kangress takes care to maintain caste based divisions, not the cracks in these heritage buildings.
Rajasthan plans restoration of monuments
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NDTV Correspondent
Friday, April 7, 2006 (Jaipur):
If the sights and sounds of Rajasthan weren't enough to draw tourists, the Raje government has a bold and controversial plan to develop the hospitality sector.
The government has identified 7,000 monuments including havelis, forts and historical sites.
These will be offered to private players who will restore, maintain and run them for profit. But the government will continue to own these properties.
"It will give a fresh lease of life to these monuments. I can't see them getting ground to the dust. The state government does not have the money to take care of its people. How can it spend money on restoring these monuments?" said Vasundhara Raje Scindia, Chief Minister, Rajasthan.
Unique initiative
This is the first time such an initiative has been taken by a state government in the country. While the bill was tabled a few days ago, the government has already started exploratory negotiations with private players.
It is also open to letting these properties out to foreign companies committed towards developing tourism in the state.
But political resistance has already started building up. Scindia will have to face a tough battle.
"Such an idea has been mooted for the first time. Of course, there will be political resistance. In a democratic set-up, we have to make people understand. Nobody is going to run away with the property," added Scindia.
It's a bold plan to let the private sector maintain and run state heritage sites and if it takes off, the Rajasthan model might encourage other states to follow suit.
But that is only if the proposal makes it through the political sandstorm.
http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?slug=Rajasthan+plans+restoration+of+monuments&id=86644&category=National
Maharashtra a home to strife and resistance to invaders has many such forts and historic buildings. But all of them are in a dilapidated state. Shivaji's own Raigad is now in ruins no one seems to care. I guess we need a BJP/SS govt to take care of these things. Kangress takes care to maintain caste based divisions, not the cracks in these heritage buildings.
Rajasthan plans restoration of monuments
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NDTV Correspondent
Friday, April 7, 2006 (Jaipur):
If the sights and sounds of Rajasthan weren't enough to draw tourists, the Raje government has a bold and controversial plan to develop the hospitality sector.
The government has identified 7,000 monuments including havelis, forts and historical sites.
These will be offered to private players who will restore, maintain and run them for profit. But the government will continue to own these properties.
"It will give a fresh lease of life to these monuments. I can't see them getting ground to the dust. The state government does not have the money to take care of its people. How can it spend money on restoring these monuments?" said Vasundhara Raje Scindia, Chief Minister, Rajasthan.
Unique initiative
This is the first time such an initiative has been taken by a state government in the country. While the bill was tabled a few days ago, the government has already started exploratory negotiations with private players.
It is also open to letting these properties out to foreign companies committed towards developing tourism in the state.
But political resistance has already started building up. Scindia will have to face a tough battle.
"Such an idea has been mooted for the first time. Of course, there will be political resistance. In a democratic set-up, we have to make people understand. Nobody is going to run away with the property," added Scindia.
It's a bold plan to let the private sector maintain and run state heritage sites and if it takes off, the Rajasthan model might encourage other states to follow suit.
But that is only if the proposal makes it through the political sandstorm.
http://www.ndtv.com/morenews/showmorestory.asp?slug=Rajasthan+plans+restoration+of+monuments&id=86644&category=National