Vakiti Srihari lays foundation for Mudumal Standing Stones Park development

By HNH Web Desk On Jul 28, 2026

Hyderabad: Telangana Sports, Dairy Development and Animal Husbandry Minister Vakiti Srihari laid the foundation stone for the development of Mudumal Standing Stones Park in Mudumal village of Makthal Assembly constituency, Narayanpet district.

He said preserving the State’s historical and cultural heritage was a shared responsibility. Moreover, he said the State government was giving priority to heritage conservation and tourism development.

Accordingly, the government had taken up development works at Mudumal Standing Stones Park. The project will improve visitor facilities and make the heritage site more attractive.

The Minister said the project would give the park greater recognition. As a result, he expected tourist arrivals to increase. He added that higher footfall would also create more employment opportunities for local residents.

Mudumal Standing Stones Park awaits UNESCO recognition

Deccan Heritage Academy Trust Chairman Veda Kumar said the inclusion of the Mudumal standing stones in UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List was a matter of pride for Telangana.

Furthermore, Veda Kumar said the State government was working to secure permanent UNESCO recognition. According to him, protecting the standing stones remains essential. He recalled that previous district collectors had taken several measures to preserve the heritage site.

Meanwhile, Veda Kumar said UNESCO had suggested measures for obtaining permanent recognition. Accordingly, he urged the authorities to implement those recommendations. The State government, he said, had already forwarded proposals to the Centre through Minister Vakiti Srihari. He further requested the government to create the required infrastructure.

In addition, Veda Kumar proposed training headmasters of 400 schools in the district. This, he said, would enable nearly 60,000 students to visit Mudumal Standing Stones Park. He also suggested appointing 20 tourist guides and preparing a detailed tourist map. Finally, he urged the government to create awareness among nearby villages.

Veda Kumar said the standing stones date back nearly 3,000 years. Moreover, he said they reflected ancient knowledge of constellations. He urged government departments and the public to work together to showcase the site’s historical significance.