Tourists point out the website is active only during the festival and remains dormant for the rest of the year
The recurring issue has raised concerns among tourism stakeholders, who are demanding a reliable and year-round digital platform carrying authentic and updated information on Dasara programmes, ticketing, seating arrangements and other facilities. Stakeholders, however, warn that information published on such platforms may not always be updated. He said details such as seating arrangements should be announced well in advance to help tourists plan their visit.
Since the final details are made available only at the last-minute, tourists find it difficult to plan their visit,” said a stakeholder. Govt needs a proper digital promotion strategy and should maintain the website throughout the year,” they said. Mysuru deputy commissioner G Lakshmikantha Reddy said the official website would be ready in a week. SKAL International Mysuru president CJ Jayakumar said stakeholders had so far been kept out of the Dasara preparations. Every year, the website becomes active for a few days and later becomes idle,” he said. “So far, everything has been limited to statements,” he said.
They are also demanding the district administration to use the rich archive to take Dasara worldwide. “In the absence of a dedicated Dasara authority, different govt departments handle the arrangements. “Digital content about Dasara should not be created just for a few weeks. “We want round-the-year website to showcase this event.