Pune: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has joined forces with the Raigad Development Authority (RDA) in a groundbreaking initiative to leverage technology for the preservation and sharing of the illustrious history of Raigad Fort, once the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
C-DAC, renowned for its research and development in the field of information technology under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has committed to providing innovative solutions. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) entails the deployment of cutting-edge Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and multimedia technologies. Among the key deliverables are a digital repository, an interactive online portal, mobile tourist guides, kiosk applications, and a Virtual Restoration and Walkthrough of the historic fort.
Situated in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, approximately 180 km from Mumbai, the Raigad Fort holds immense historical significance as the former seat of power for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The signing ceremony of the MOA witnessed the presence of Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati, Chairman of RDA, Mahesh Namde, Chief Executive Officer of Raigad Fort and Area Development Authority, and Col A K Nath (Retd), Executive Director (Corporate Strategy) of C-DAC.
Col Nath expressed, “This solution will be the first of its kind to be implemented in Maharashtra. It can serve as a model for other sites of national importance, promoting tourism across the country.” The collaborative effort aims to create an immersive and educational experience for visitors while safeguarding the cultural and historical legacy of Raigad Fort.
