25 heritage projects in Telangana get Centre's aid

20 Apr 2023 CW Team

According to Union Culture and Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy, the Centre is developing many heritage sites across the country, with the Centre supporting more than 25 heritage projects in Telangana.

"Around 72 antiquities are being repatriated from various countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Australia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has discussed this issue with global leaders and multilateral institutions on numerous foreign visits," the minister said.

Giving details on various projects in Telangana, Kishan stated that many tourism and heritage circuits are being developed in the state, including a heritage project in Warangal fort, development of Ramappa Temple by Prasad scheme and ASI, Bhadrachalam Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple by Prasad Scheme, Alampur Jogulamba Ammavari Temple (by Prasad Scheme and ASI) among others.

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