Mysuru, Feb. 22 -- Rs. 20 crore boost for Belur-Halebid style renovation; year-round musical fountains planned

The State Cabinet has allocated Rs. 20 crore to the Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) to transform the Dasara Exhibition into a year-round event instead of a three-month affair. Announcing the initiative, KEA Chairman Ayub Khan stated that various plans are underway to enhance the Exhibition's public appeal.

Speaking at a press conference at his office this morning, Ayub Khan mentioned that the fund release orders are awaited and the tender process will commence once they are received, with work expected to begin by the end of March.

The move follows the success of last year's Dasara Exhibition, which was praised for its Wo...