Archive · 25 Sep 2025
UP to Develop ASI Forts into Luxury Hotels
The Uttar Pradesh government wants to turn old forts into fancy hotels and museums to attract tourists.
They're working with private companies to do this.
The government is aiming to develop forts similar to Rajasthan.
Prime Minister Modi encouraged this plan for the Bundelkhand region, known for its historical sites.
The plan includes five monuments protected by the ASI, including the Talbehat Fort, Kalinjar Fort, Madfa, and the steps of the ghat of Barua Sagar Jhansi.
This project aims to bring in money and jobs while keeping the region's history alive.
The UP government plans to convert historic forts into heritage hotels and cultural centers.
This project aims to boost tourism and generate revenue, using a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
The government identified 31 properties, with five under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
The Bundelkhand region is the primary focus, with the goal of promoting local business.
The project is inspired by similar initiatives in Rajasthan and encouraged by Prime Minister Modi.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- What
- Plans to transform historic forts and buildings into heritage hotels and cultural centers.
- When
- Initiative discussed in September.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, focusing on the Bundelkhand region.
- Why
- To boost tourism, generate revenue, and preserve historical heritage.
- Initiative
- Converting historic forts into heritage hotels and cultural centers
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh, specifically Bundelkhand region
- Entities Involved
- UP Government, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Private Partners (PPP model)
- Number of Properties
- 31 sites identified, 5 under ASI protection
- Purpose
- Boost tourism, preserve heritage, and generate revenue