Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs, Meenakashi Lekhi unveiled the revamped website of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and handed over the MoUs for Monuments Adoption under the Adopt a Heritage 2.0.

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Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs, Meenakashi Lekhi unveiled the revamped website of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at the National Museum. She also handed over the MoUs for Monuments Adoption under the Adopt a Heritage 2.0 to the representatives of the Corporate-Houses. The MoU aims to make preservation 4000 heritages of ASI an inclusion process based on theme of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Pryas’. This comprehensive digital overhaul reflects ASI's commitment to leveraging technology for the benefit of all, ensuring that the nation's cultural treasures are accessible to a broader audience. The signing of MoUs will formalize the commitment of these agencies to take up the responsibility of adopting specific monuments, contributing to their maintenance and better showcasing to public.


      The selection process for Smarak Sarathi/Sathi involved due diligence, discussions with various parties, and assessment of their commitment as well as potential at each monument.

      Selected Smarak Sarathi / Sathi shall be responsible for providing, and maintaining amenities in hygiene, accessibility, safety, and knowledge categories, positioning them as responsible and heritage-friendly entities.

     

 

     


Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Founded- 1861
HQ- New Delhi; Director General- Yadubir Singh Rawat
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