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Ministry of Culture adopts 10 monuments under the ‘Adopt A Heritage’ project
Ministry of Culture adopts 10 monuments under the ‘Adopt A Heritage’ project: Details, Names, Significance, Highlights
Union Ministry of Culture has recently announced the adoption of 10 monuments under the ‘Adopt A Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’, scheme in their annual report.
The following are the MOUs signed under this Adopt A Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’ scheme by several organizations.
1. Dalmia Bharat Ltd for Red Fort (Delhi) and Golconda (Telangana)
2. Adventures Tour Operators Association of India for Area surrounding Gangotri Temple and Trail to Gaumukh (Uttarakhand) and Mt. Stok Kangri Trek, Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir)
3. Apeejay Park Hotels for Jantar Mantar (Delhi)
4. Bliss Inns (V-Resorts) for Surajkund (Haryana)
5. Yatra Online for Qutub Minar (Delhi), Ajanta Caves (Maharashtra), Leh Palace (Jammu & Kashmir), and Leh Hampi (Hazara Rama Temple) in Karnataka
Also, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has identified 100 monuments as “Adarsh Smarak” for upgradation of existing facilities/amenities.
About ‘Adopt A Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’ Scheme
It was launched on 27th September 2017. It works under the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Its main aim is to enhance tourism potential and cultural importance in a planned and phased manner.
It focuses on providing basic amenities that include cleanliness, public conveniences, safe drinking water, ease of access for tourists, signages, illumination, Wi-fi etc.
No fund is given by Ministry of Tourism.
The Project envisages involvement of Private/Public Companies / Organizations and Individuals to adopt Monuments, Natural Heritage Sites and other Tourist Sites in the country, primarily under CSR.
