Mysuru: In a gesture towards preserving the city’s heritage, resident D. Mohan Devaraj Urs has donated Rs. 50,000 towards the maintenance of the historic Dufferin Clock Tower, popularly known as Chikka Gadiyara, in the heart of Mysuru city.

Mohan Devaraj Urs, who recently took part in the special e-Khata registration drive at the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) office, was impressed by the initiative and its response.

He subsequently handed over a cheque for Rs. 50,000 to MCC Commissioner M.K. Savitha at her office, earmarking the amount for the upkeep of the iconic structure.