‘Traveller Nooks’ in Hampi set for completion by March 2026

Why in news

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat confirmed that the 'Traveller Nooks' initiative at the Hampi UNESCO World Heritage site is scheduled for completion by March 2026.

Background

The project is sanctioned by the Ministry of Tourism under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme. It involves using repurposed shipping containers to provide modular amenities like drinking water, toilets, and ATMs along tourist trails.

Facts for Prelims

• SchemeSwadesh Darshan 2.0: Central government scheme for developing theme-based tourist circuits.
• FactTraveller Nooks: Modular structures using repurposed shipping containers to provide amenities.
• PostGajendra Singh Shekhawat: Union Minister for Culture and Tourism.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the balance between developing modern tourism infrastructure and preserving the archaeological integrity of UNESCO World Heritage sites like Hampi.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Heritage preservation: Balancing aesthetic integrity of archaeological sites with the necessity of modern visitor amenities.
• Sustainable tourism: Utilizing modular, repurposed structures to minimize permanent environmental and structural footprints.
• Economic integration: Leveraging the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme to boost rural and heritage-based tourism economies.

Keywords: Heritage Conservation · Sustainable Tourism · Infrastructure Development · Cultural Tourism · Modular Design

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