While inaugurating the 31st district of the state – Vijayanagar – Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai also launched heli tourism, lounge and other amenities, which have seen investments to the tune of Rs 10 crore. The CM announced that heli-tourism will be promoted in the district and visitors could visit the district in helicopters. He also laid the foundation for 56 developmental projects worth Rs 337 crore in the new district.