Activities to be taken up to attract visitors at tourist destinations in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district

Shivamogga district administration has plans to attract tourists to both popular and lesser known tourist destinations of the district by organising many events in the coming days.

Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner Gurudatta Hegade, in a press conference here on Saturday, said that ahead of World Tourism Day, which is set to be observed on September 22, the administration will meet all the stakeholders and officers to work out strategies in order to draw people’s attention to tourist destinations in the district.

“The State government had taken up the development of the Jog Falls in Sagar. The basic amenities for the visitors will be improved at the site. Similarly, the government will take up measures at other destinations as well. A proposal of ₹120 crore had been prepared to improve basic amenities at tourist places. The Minister in charge of the district, Madhu Bangarappa, had assured the funds to the district,” the Deputy Commissioner stated.

“Shivamogga district, with its rich heritage and scenic locations, has enormous potential for tourism. A website will be launched on September 22 to attract tourists. The website will include information about the tourist destinations. Besides that, the administration will put up boards and hoardings to inform the visitors about the these destinations,” Mr. Hegade added.

Shivamogga Zilla Panchayat CEO N. Hemanth said that the administration would conduct competitions in different categories in the run-up to the Tourism Day. The people interested in taking part in the competitions should register online between August 11 and 20.

“The competitions include videography, photography, reels, logo, and tagline. The administration would expect the participants to send videos, photos, and reels of tourist destinations. There will be prizes in each category. Besides that, the administration would require a logo and tagline to promote the tourist destinations of the district,” Mr. Hemanth added.

Dharmappa, Assistand Director of Tourism Department, and others were present at the press conference.