Kolhapur’s Panhala Fort disaster management plan approved: Step towards preserving Maharashtra’s heritage
Panhala Fort gets India’s first fort-specific disaster plan. The Maharashtra government and a consultant prepared the plan. The plan addresses risks like wildfire, landslides, and structural damage. UNESCO recently visited and recommended the fort as a heritage site. The plan includes structural repairs and improved emergency access. The state government will also address rockfall issues on roads connecting the fort.