Mysuru, Jan. 3 -- First-phase work begins at Rs. 6 crore covering welcome arch, Saalumantapa, basic amenities

Even as plans to develop Chamundi Hill under the Union Government's Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) have drawn sharp criticism from citizens - who have planned a rally against the project tomorrow (Jan. 4) - infrastructure-related work under the scheme has begun.

The Karnataka Tourism Infrastructure Limited (KTIL) is overseeing the execution of the mega project, which has a total outlay of Rs. 46 crore, including Rs. 30 crore from the Centre and Rs. 16 crore from the State Government.

A Bengaluru-based firm, SAS Karkala Enterprises, has been awarded the contract to implement the proje...