Rs 5 crore for renovation of Kanakakkunnu

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government has given administrative sanction for the revised estimate of Rs 5 crore for the renovation of Kanakakunnu Palace premises.
Earlier, the state had accorded administrative sanction for works worth Rs 3.05 crore. However, it was noticed during the construction that more works would be necessary and the tourism director applied for a revised estimate.
The renovation works include construction of steps, granite walkway, landscaping, seats, entrance, platform around flag post, retaining walls, road development, renovation of Nishagandhi auditorium, toilets and electrical works. The land development corporation has been given charge of the year-long works, a press release said.
The renovation aims to help regain the bygone glory of Kanakakunnu. As part of this, the middle entrance, which had existed earlier, will be rebuilt. Hectic work is on so that the construction will be over by August 25 when the Onam week celebrations begin. Nishagandhi auditorium and Kanakakkunnu Palace hall are the venues for the week-long fiesta.