Assembly Speaker K G Bopaiah said that plans are afoot to develop Rajara Gaddige as a tourist spot in Madikeri.

Speaking after visiting Rajara Gaddige on Friday, he said though Rajara Gaddige comes under archaeology department, Madikeri Urban Development Authority is developing a garden at an estimated cost of Rs 67 lakh.

MLA M P Appacchu Ranjan said the garden is developed in 18 acre land in and around the Gaddige. About four acre land belonging to the Gaddige has been encroached.

Deputy commissioner Dr N V Prasad said the garden can be entrusted to the department of tourism after completing the work.

Additional DC K M Chandre Gowda, Madikeri Urban Development Authority chairman Shabeel Krishnan, and others were present.

source: http://www.DeccanHerald.com / Home> District / DHNS / Madikeri, April 15th, 2012