India, Jan. 4 -- Mysore University alumnus pledges Rs. 30 crore; MoU signed

Funds from Mumbai-based Harish and Bina Shah Foundation; Execution by UK-based Deccan Heritage Foundation

Mysore/Mysuru: The Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion at Manasagangothri campus in city got a fresh fund push with a commitment of Rs. 30 crore to restore the former royal abode to its original glory.

University of Mysore (UoM) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Harish and Bina Shah Foundation of Mumbai to take up the restoration works. The Foundation will fund Rs. 30 crore and UK-based Deccan Heritage Foundation (DHF) will execute the works.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. N.K. Lokanath exchanged the MoU with Harish, an alumnus of the varsity who came for...