Govt to provide better facilities to visitors at tourist sites in Karnataka, says Minister HK Patil
Mysuru: Minister for Law, Justice, Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism HK Patil has said that the state government is considering the implementation of a tourist police system across Karnataka for the convenience of tourists to the state.
Addressing a press conference in Mysuru, the minister said that Karnataka’s cultural and natural heritage was iconic in the world and efforts would be taken to develop it. “The Chamundi Hills will be developed under the Prasad scheme. I have held discussion with concerned officials and a committee will also be formed to handle the preparations to host the world famous Mysuru Dasara event, which attracts about 50 lakh people every year and is to be held in about three months’ time,” Patil said.
“Jungle lodges and resorts had a turnover of Rs 61 crore in 2020-21 and Rs 111 crore in 2022-23. A plan will be made and implemented to increase the number of tourists from 40 per cent to 70 per cent. Special packages will be offered to senior citizens and college students, including PU College and undergraduate students. Arrangements will be made to provide passes for tourists to go sightseeing in various places,” he said.
“The five guarantee schemes of the state government have already been implemented. The Shakti Yojana for women has especially contributed to a hike in the number of visitors to tourist spots. Appropriate steps will be taken to provide basic facilities at tourist spots, to ensure a further increase in the number,” said Patil.
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“Mistake owing to communication gap,” MLA Yatnal clarifies over alleged derogatory speech on Prophet
Vijayapura: Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has denied making any derogatory statement about Prophet Muhammad, clarifying that there was a misstatement during his speech at a Ram Navami event in Hubballi. "I did not speak about Prophet Muhammad. I meant to refer to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, but there was a mistake in the speed of speech," he said addressing reporters on Monday.
He alleged that members of the Congress, frustrated by their hooliganism and failure to collect their hafta (extortion) in Vijayapura are using the Prophet as an excuse to speak against me. “There is no culture of denigrating another religion in Hinduism. Our gurus and elders have not taught us that,” he said.
Responding to another controversy involving an audio clip in which he was allegedly threatened, Yatnal said the police are investigating the matter and that those behind it will soon be exposed. “No one can finish me. The Hindus of Karnataka are with me. If someone tries to finish me, the whole state will rise in protest,” he warned.
