Bengaluru
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that if tourism grows in the state, the cultural pride of the country will increase and the economy will get a boost.
He was speaking at the inauguration of Our Monument: Our Heritage, Our Identity, Our Pride campaign interaction and digital platform organised by Tourism and Archeology Museums and Heritage Department at Conference Hall,Vidhana Soudha on Monday.
No one should forget Dr. BR Ambedkar’s words that people who do not know history cannot shape the future.He said that protection of monuments is essential to make the present generation understand our history and to convey the importance of our heritage to future generations.
If the public joins hands with the government to protect the monuments, our history and heritage can be passed on to the next generation. The CM congratulated the industrialists and organisations who have come forward with self-motivation to adopt and preserve the monuments.Prashant Prakash, Chairman of Start Up Vision Group and Kalki Foundation attended the event as special invitees.Tourism Minister Dr. HK Patil presided over the programme. Additional Chief Secretary of the Tourism Department Kapil Mohan, Director of the Department V Ram Prasath Manohar, Commissioner of the Department A Devaraju and others were present.
