Collector inspects Arittapatti heritage zone

MADURAI Collector Nishanth Krishna on Wednesday inspected the historic rock-cut Shiva temple and the surrounding heritage zone at Arittapatti village in Melur taluk in the district to review and bolster tourism infrastructure and security measures. The visit comes as the district administration moves to position the region — celebrated as Tamil Nadu’s first biodiversity heritage site — as a premier eco-tourism destination.

The Collector evaluated plans for introducing specialised tourism activities such as organised camping sites and dedicated bird-watching zones to harness the area’s rich ecological and historical potential. He instructed officials to expedite and ensure proper implementation of essential public amenities, visitor safety protocols, and robust security arrangements.

The developmental push aligns with extensive infrastructure estimates outlined for the biodiversity heritage park project at Arittapatti.