Old DC office in Mysuru likely to house museum for display of rare artefacts, says H.K. Patil
The Hindu
Karnataka govt. plans to convert old Deputy Commissioner's office into museum to showcase rare artefacts. Minister Patil expressed dissatisfaction over the artefacts gathering dust in the treasury. He will discuss the matter with CM Siddaramaiah and take steps to convert the heritage structure into a museum. Govt. also plans to introduce QR code-based ticketing system and tourist police for tourists visiting Mysuru. JLR transacted ₹111 crore during 2022-23.
Minister for Tourism H.K. Patil on Monday, July 24, said that Karnataka government was considering a proposal to convert the old office of the Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru, a heritage building, into a museum for showcasing the rare artefacts locked up in treasury in the Department of Archeology, Heritage and Museums.
Mr. Patil, who was on a day-long visit to Mysuru on Monday, had the treasury or the strong room situated in a wing of Mysuru Palace reopened after almost a decade. A total of 369 rare artefacts including inscriptions on copper plates, idols of Nataraja, coins of the past eras etc. were among the items kept in the locked treasury.
The Minister expressed dissatisfaction over the artefacts gathering dust in the treasury, away from gaze of the general public and tourists. “What is the use keeping such precious objects locked up? They should be kept open for viewing by the public and tourists,” he said.
Such historical artefacts will be of interest not only to visitors, but also researchers and historians.
He said he would discuss the matter with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and take necessary steps to convert the old Deputy Commissioner’s office, which is about 128 years old heritage structure, into a museum.
Recently, the Deputy Commissioner’s office was shifted to the new premises in Siddhartha Nagar.
He also assured that the State government will make an honest effort to conserve the heritage structures in Mysuru and the matter will also be brought to the notice of the Chief Minister.

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