Public utilities

* **Electricity:** Power in the monument regions of northern Karnataka is supplied by the Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company Limited (GESCOM). Uninterrupted power is generally prioritized for major tourist hubs and heritage lighting. * **Water Supply:** Sourced primarily from the Tungabhadra River and managed by local village panchayats and municipal councils (such as Hospet City Municipal Council). * **Waste Management:** Solid waste management in sensitive heritage zones like Hampi is tightly regulated by HWHAMA to prevent pollution. There are active campaigns for plastic-free zones in the core archaeological areas. * **Telecommunications:** BSNL, Jio, and Airtel provide mobile networks, though signal strength can drop significantly in the rocky valleys and deep inside stone temple complexes.