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Mumbai: These 6 forts to be converted in tourist spots; Govt to spend nearly ₹50 crores

As per reports, the forts are likely to get a sound-and-light show detailing the history of Mumbai, which can be accessed using a mobile app to prevent any noise pollution in the vicinity.

Mumbai: These 6 forts to be converted in tourist spots; Govt to spend nearly ₹50 crores
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In a move to boost the tourism in Mumbai, six medieval and British era forts in the city will soon be developed as tourist spots, venues for cultural events and a numismatic museum by the state government.

This development comes as it will generate resources for their conservation, make the project financially self-sustaining, and develop these sites as cultural venues. Therefore, a final proposal for the same would be sent to the government soon.

The six forts include Bandra, Worli, Sewri, Mahim, Dharavi, and Saint George.

As per reports, the forts are likely to get a sound-and-light show detailing the history of Mumbai, which can be accessed using a mobile app to prevent any noise pollution in the vicinity.

Moreover, an architect has been appointed to draw up a plan for the conservation and protection of these forts and the development of a fort circuit.

The project was being driven by the departments of tourism and culture after a meeting between Aaditya Thackeray, tourism minister and the guardian minister for the Mumbai suburban district, and cultural affairs minister Amit Deshmukh.

In the meeting, it was conveyed that committees under the district collectors of Mumbai city, and the suburban district will monitor works other than those related to archaeological conservation.

Govt’s redevelopment plan include:

  • Forts will be developed as tourism and activity centres. Tourist infrastructure will be developed with lighting, light and sound shows.
  • The Bandra fort will get an information centre, security, and restoration of some portions of the original fort.
  • At Mahim, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will shift the around 600 shanties in and around the site.
  • A numismatic museum at Saint George fort behind CSMT station will house an enviable collection of coins.
  • While the Worli fort could be used for water sports, the ones at Bandra and Worli could be developed for entertainment, music and sound and light shows.
  • The Sion fort, which is under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), can be a rock climbing and young adults’ activity site, while a children’s activity-cum-nature centre can be developed in the Sewri fort.
  • In addition, the two small watchtowers at Sion and Wadala can be conserved and added to the circuit, with these forts being linked with a bus service.
  • Besides, it has come to light that the project would cost around ₹50 crores, including the rehabilitation of the Mahim fort shanties.
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