Old DC Office to house Kannada Museum: CM
Mysuru: The debate over the future of the Old Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office, historically known as ‘Attara Kacheri’ during the British era, has ended with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s announcement to transform the building into a Kannada Museum.
Previously, proposals included converting it into a ‘War Museum and Defence Library and Research Centre’ or a museum of tourist interest featuring rare artefacts such as old coins, manuscripts and records of the Wadiyar Dynasty.
Marking Karnataka Rajyotsava Day, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday (Nov. 1) in Bengaluru that the State Government will establish a Kannada Museum at the historic Mysuru Old DC Office. The disused building will soon serve as a museum celebrating Kannada’s cultural heritage, he said.
In 2023, a proposal was put forward to establish a ‘War Museum and Defence Library and Research Centre’ at the Old DC Office, with the idea that a War Museum would be a distinguished addition to Mysuru’s heritage as it would enhance the city’s cultural and archaeological value by being housed in a historic building.
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