The state government has granted Rs 10 crore to the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) for developing fort tourism in the state.u00a0The MTDC has initiated a new tourism project called ‘Fort Circuit’ for which six forts from the district have been selected in the first phase of development. Sinhagad, located on the outskirts of the city, is among these six forts (see box), where an open-air amphitheatre and a museum have been proposed by the MTDC. Works such as laying of roads, building of resting places, garbage disposal systems and safety railings will be taken up at selected forts.

Tourism push: Sinhagad near the city is a favourite spot for exercise as well as history enthusiasts.u00a0Pic/Mandar Tannu