Station Commander Brigadier Sunil Kumar and Ahilyanagar district collector Pankaj Ashiya today signed the MoU for development of Bhuikot Fort
The project received administrative and financial approval on March 17, 2025, under the Centre’s Swadesh Darshan 2.0 tourism initiative.
Plans include the construction of a grand entrance gate, vehicle parking zones, and public sanitation facilities to accommodate incoming travellers,” said Ashiya. Guardian minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said, “Continuous coordination with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh helped secure the necessary clearances, emphasizing that leveraging the region’s historical and spiritual assets remains a priority for generating local employment and boosting economic opportunities through tourism.” Bhuikot Fort, a significant part of Ahilyanagar’s cultural and historical heritage, falls under military jurisdiction. The district administration had been pursuing its development and improvement of visitor amenities, but the project required formal clearance and coordination with the Army. With the MoU now in place, the key institutional hurdle for execution has been cleared. “The approved development blueprint incorporates modernization alongside heritage preservation.
Nashik : The administrative process for the comprehensive development and conservation of the historic Bhuikot Fort moved forward on Tuesday with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the district administration and military authorities.