Indian tourism
Sep 15 2008, Amnah

Hampi’s conservation and tourism will get a major boost with the announcement of acquiring 228-acres of private land at the cost of Rs.8.31 crore by Ministry of Tourism and Culture.

It indicates the Ministry is intent of making Hampi a major...

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