Renovation of imposing, heritage gates in Rajasthan

Bikaner, July 9 (UNI) Renovation work on antique, imposing gates in western Rajasthan would be taken up at a cost Rs 50 lakh as these gates are being considered as heritage property.

According to the Archaeological Department, many of these entry gates intricately carved and magnificient in structure, located in Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Nagaur would be taken up for renovation and also be beautified and decorated.

Bikaner's entry gate 'Kotgate' would be one of the first gates to be worked upon under this project.

Superintendent of the Archaeological Department Kanhaiya Lal Meena said the project would be taken up in Udaipur, Kota and Baran districts and Rs 50 lakh have been set aside for the project.

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