Mumbai’s Worli Fort has been popular among the many locations chosen by the locals and tourists. The city is blessed with many forts and historical locations, and the MVA government has taken several steps and important decisions to retain its importance.
In a recently held meeting, Maharashtra Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray and other members from the government, have decided to give importance to Worli Fort. Present were ex-MLA from Worli Sunil Shinde, Principal Secretary of Tourism, Valsa Nair Singh, Sachin Ahir and officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
As per discussions, the government has started evaluating the work on the fort and has plans to restore, illuminate and beautify the same. Funds worth INR 1.5 crore will be used for the project and the work will be carried out by the officials from the BMC and the State Archaeological Department.
Furthermore, officials are planning ferry services between Bandra and Worli, and this move is said to benefit the locals, as it will offer employment opportunities to the residents in the nearby areas. Furthermore, tourists will be able to reach the fort quicker, using the proposed waterways.
The Worli Fort was built in 1675, on the Worli hill, in 1675 and overlooks the Mahim Bay. It was built by the British back in the days, where the city comprised of seven islands. and the fort was used to locate enemy ships and pirates.
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