Minister for Archaeology Subhash Phaldessai, Aldona MLA Adv Carlos Alvares Ferreira and others during the inspection at the Corjuem fort.
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In a bid to boost rural tourism, Minister for Archaeology Subhash Phaldessai has said a festival would be organised annually at the Corjuem fort.
The minister was speaking after visiting the Corjuem fort to review renovation work in the presence of MLA Adv Carlos Alvares Ferreira, officials of Archaeology department, Aldona Sarpanch Ashwin D’Souza, Deputy Sarpanch Abhigyna Satardekar and panch members.
The minister said 30% of the renovation work has been completed, while the rest would be completed in the next 10 months.
“Other forts in the State are also undergoing renovation and the government is focused on the importance of these forts,” said Phaldessai.
MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira stated the surrounding areas of the fort would be beautified and additional space would be made available for the purpose.
“Goa is not only limited to beaches, but we wish to highlight the beauty of the rural region to the public and tourists. The Corjuem fort will prove to be an attraction for tourists,” he said.
