Malda Plans Illuminated Gauda to Boost Historic Tourism

Gauda is an old historic site in Malda district.

Officials have added colourful lights to several monuments there.

The displays were arranged to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.

They hope the lights will encourage more people to visit.

The administration also wants to add sound-and-light features.

Other ideas include an aarti, a cafeteria, and weekly cultural programmes.

The cafeteria may serve special Malda dishes and sweets.

Officials want to discuss the plans with the Archaeological Survey of India.

They also hope to develop nearby historic places into a tourism circuit.