By May-end the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Qutab Minar and Humayun s tomb will see the system in operation. There also hangs a question mark over the effective utilization of the system. For the success of the project it is imperative that the supplier of the system, NIIT should be fully involved at least in the beginning to ensure that proper procedures are put in place. NIIT should be consulted at the time of the selection of the transmitter sites so that the company can prepare a map showing the commentary locations. A handbook giving tips for using the receivers will be a useful addition.
Simple precautions can make the system popular with the tourists.
Poor marketing has been the hallmark of the Government s high tech projects. One hopes that this project does not fall prey to the lax attitude of the implementing authorities.