Belagavi’s iconic Fort Lake, a popular tourist attraction, is set for a significant makeover with ₹9.2 crore allocated under the Amrut Yojana of the central government. The announcement was made by Shalini Rajaneesh, Chief Secretary of the State Government, who previously served as Belagavi’s Deputy Commissioner (2005-2007) and played a key role in organizing the first historic legislature session in 2006.
The lake, initially developed during the 2011 World Kannada Meet, had long been under the Minor Irrigation Department before being handed over to the Belagavi City Corporation in 2020 for urban development. On her visit to Belagavi during the December 2024 Legislature Session, Rajaneesh proposed a visionary plan to integrate an Urban Forest concept within the lake premises.
The revamp will include landscaping, an open-air theatre, high-mast lighting, and enhanced recreational spaces, making the area more accessible and enjoyable for visitors. Existing amenities like walking tracks, boating facilities, laser tech park, and water fountains, which have been underutilized, will be fully operational under this initiative.
Deputy Commissioner Laxmi Nippanikar confirmed that the project estimation and proposal are currently being drafted for final approval. Besides Fort Lake, three other lakes, including Kanabaragi Lake, are also set to receive upgrades under the Amrut Yojana.
With these enhancements, Fort Lake is poised to become a premier destination, offering a perfect mix of nature, recreation, and cultural engagement.
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