In a significant move to preserve and promote its rich heritage, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has initiated the adaptive reuse of 11 heritage properties across the state. A tender has invited private investors to partner in this ambitious initiative.

Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh stated that the goal is to conserve forts, palaces, and Havelis and use them as platforms to promote local culture, cuisine, and crafts. We will adopt a nearby village for holistic development alongside each heritage property.

This initiative is expected to create job opportunities for residents and strengthen the state’s economy. It will also help elevate Uttar Pradesh’s cultural and artisanal identity on a global platform. The department aims to give a new direction to tourism in the state through this public-private partnership model.

The tourism minister also emphasized that the government is actively working to integrate tourism with the state’s historical sites. Several forts, palaces, and mansions are being revitalized under the “Heritage with Development” mission to make them attractive and functional. These restored sites will be repurposed into heritage hotels, public museums, and convention centres under the PPP model, making them relevant and valuable in today’s context while retaining their historical value.

The government has released tenders for 11 properties, including significant sites such as Tehroli Fort in Jhansi, a landmark of the 1857 uprising. Additionally, Mastani Mahal and Senapati Mahal in Mahoba are celebrated for their historical and architectural significance, while Balabehat Fort in Lalitpur is noted for its strategic location and design.

The other heritage properties include Ramgarh Fort in Banda, known for its distinct architecture; Wazirganj Baradari in Gonda, an example of Mughal-era grandeur; and iconic Lucknow sites like the Alam Bagh Palace, Gulistan-e-Iram, and Darshan Vilas, renowned for their gardens and architectural finesse.

In earlier phases, the department has already partnered with private players such as Neemrana Hotels Pvt. Ltd. (for Baruasagar Fort, Jhansi), Golden Triangle Fort and Palace Pvt. Ltd. (for Chunar Fort, Mirzapur, and heritage properties in Lucknow), and Redwood Holdings and Realty Services Pvt. Ltd. (for a Baradari near Shukla Talab, Kanpur Dehat) through concession agreements.

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