With the increase in discharge of water from the Kabini reservoir following heavy rains in the catchment area, Chamrajnagar District Minister H S Mahadeva Prasad has planned to hold the ‘Barachukki Ustava’ at Barachukki falls in Kollegal taluk.

He visited the spot and announced that the festival will be held soon, to promote tourism in the region.

The water festival was held in 2006, to boost tourism in the backward district. However, they could not continue, as there was a drought situation and a lack of resources.

Meanwhile, the state government with the assistance of the Centre, has constructed watch towers, toilets as well as parapet walls, renovated steps and banned the use of plastic at the falls.

He said that there was no dearth of funds for tourism activities and the government was keen to explore and tap the potential in the district, which has around 49 per cent under forest cover, wildlife sanctuaries as well as water falls.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by  Express News Service – Mysore / July 01st, 2013