The government is considering relocating 124 houses near historical monuments in Aihole, Karnataka to facilitate the development of the area. However, villagers are demanding the relocation of the entire village for holistic development. The issue arises from the restrictions imposed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on structural changes to houses near protected monuments. The government survey proposed moving over 1,000 properties, but the tourism minister suggested relocating only the specific 124 houses identified by the ASI. Villagers argue that a complete relocation would be better, as it would also increase the chances of Aihole being recognized as a Unesco site.https://ift.tt/04uAUz9