Visitors seek revival of abandoned ₹7-crore tribal museum in STR
The abandoned ₹7-crore Tribal Eco-Cultural Village in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is facing criticism for its disrepair and lack of public access. Originally intended to showcase tribal heritage and promote eco-tourism, the facility remains incomplete and neglected. Visitors and local residents are urging authorities to revive the project and open it to the public for educational and tourism purposes.
- ▪The Tribal Eco-Cultural Village was established to showcase the State’s tribal heritage but remains unopened and in disrepair.
- ▪Construction of the museum reached nearly 90% completion but stalled after a change in government.
- ▪Local residents and visitors are disappointed by the neglect of the facility, which could serve as an important educational and tourism center.
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The ₹7-crore Tribal Eco-Cultural Village established in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) to showcase the State’s tribal heritage remains unopened and is falling into disrepair, drawing criticism from visitors and local residents.The museum, developed behind the Sujjalkuttai forest check-post under the Bhavanisagar Forest Range of the STR and located along the road leading to Thengumarahada, was conceived as a model eco-cultural village to familiarise tourists with the lifestyles of ethnic tribal communities and their close association with forests. Visitors have urged the authorities to complete the remaining works and open the facility to the public.The project was introduced during the AIADMK regime under the State Innovation Fund for 2018-19.
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