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Madhugiri fort circuit to get safer steps, lighting and a new visitor path
Funding is cleared for safety rails, lighting and wayfinding at one of Asia’s largest monolith forts.
The state tourism department has released funds to improve visitor safety at Madhugiri fort — new steps, solar lighting and bilingual wayfinding on one of Asia’s largest monoliths.
The local guides’ association has asked for training and a weekend first-aid post, noting the surge in trekkers.
Archaeology officials have barred cement pointing on the historic walls.
By
Priya Gowda
Political correspondent
Zilla panchayat and state politics.
