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Karnataka Plans Mandapam, Tourism Policy and Convention Centre
Karnataka’s government wants to build a large venue called Karnataka Mandapam.
It would be similar to Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.
Officials are considering three possible locations near a metro station.
The government also wants more people to visit Karnataka’s beaches, hills, forests and heritage sites.
A new policy will support tourism projects in the coastal and Malnad regions.
Officials say nature and local culture must be protected while tourism grows.
They are also discussing a convention centre in Bengaluru and a very tall sky deck.
These projects are meant to bring more events, visitors and tourism activity to the state.
Karnataka is considering a Karnataka Mandapam modeled on Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam.
Jakkur, Mysuru Lamps and NGEF premises near a metro station are potential sites.
The government approved the Coastal Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy-2026 to develop coastal and Malnad tourism.
The policy would grant tourism projects industry and infrastructure status, while seeking solutions to Coastal Regulation Zone issues.
The government is also considering a Bengaluru convention centre and an Asia’s tallest sky deck through public-private partnership.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and the Karnataka government.
- What
- The government is planning tourism-related projects, including a Karnataka Mandapam, a convention centre and a sky deck.
- Where
- The awards were inaugurated at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru; proposed Mandapam sites include Jakkur, Mysuru Lamps and NGEF premises.
- When
- The announcements were made while inaugurating the first Karnataka Tourism Awards on World Tourism Day.
- Why
- To promote Karnataka’s natural, cultural and heritage assets and expand tourism while protecting the environment and local culture.
Key facts
- Proposed venue
- Karnataka Mandapam, modeled on Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam
- Possible sites
- Jakkur, Mysuru Lamps or NGEF premises near a metro station
- Tourism policy
- Coastal Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy-2026
- Coastline
- Karnataka has a 360-kilometre coastline, according to Shivakumar
- Policy benefit
- Tourism projects would receive industry and infrastructure status
- Additional project
- A Bengaluru convention centre is under consideration
- Sky deck
- The proposed Asia’s tallest sky deck would be implemented through a public-private partnership
Quotes
D K Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister
“The BookMyShow team has discussed conducting at least 25 to 30 shows a year in Bengaluru, including Coldplay, apart from Mumbai. The government is also considering establishing a convention centre.”
deccanchronicle.com
“The government is considering constructing a 'Karnataka Mandapam' on the lines of Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, at Jakkur, Mysuru Lamps or NGEF premises, near a Metro station.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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