Lok Sabha Question No. 1160 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-11
Subject: Adopt a Heritage Scheme
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY, SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1160 ANSWERED ON 11.02.2019

## ADOPT A HERITAGE SCHEME

## 1160. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN: DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a pre-requisite for prospective Monument Mitras to partner with experts in the field of conservation of heritage/ancient buildings, before applying under the 'Adopt a Heritage Scheme' and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  nominated  any  experts  in  the field  of  conservation  of  heritage  sites/ancient  structures,  as members of the Oversight  and  Vision  Committees  for  all  the Monuments adopted under the 'Adopt a Heritage Scheme';
- (c) if so, the details thereof Monument-wise, along with the period of  professional  experience  of  such  persons  nominated  in  the field of conservation;
- (d) the  present  status  of  implementation  of  'Adopt  a  Heritage' scheme and the details of MoUs signed so far; and
- (e) the  details  of  monuments  identified  and  proposed  to  be  put under the scheme?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) to (c): Under the 'Apni Dharohar-Apni Pehchaan' Adopt a Heritage Project, the Monument Mitras are responsible for operation and maintenance and development/up-gradation of tourist amenities, in the noncore areas of the monument. The conservation  of  heritage/ancient  buildings/monuments  does  not come under the 'Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan - Adopt a Heritage'

project of the Ministry of Tourism. Hence, there is no pre-requisite for  prospective  Monument  Mitras  to  partner  with  conservation experts. (d): At  present,  11  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU's)  have been signed with the Monument Mitras. The details of MoUs signed are attached at Annexure. a monument/heritage/tourist  site  of  their  interest  under  the  'Apni

(e): The prospective Monument  Mitras are free to select Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan - Adopt a Heritage' project.

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (d)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.1160  ANSWERED  ON  11.02.2019  REGARDING  ADOPT  A HERITAGE SCHEME.

Eleven Memorandum of Understanding have been signed under the 'Apni Dharohar,  Apni  Pehchaan  -  Adopt  a  Heritage'  project,  which  is  listed below:

|   Sr. No. | Monument Mitra                                        | Name of Monument/Heritage Site/Tourist Site or Technological Intervention                                                                             | Category*                                                                                                                                             |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | M/s Dalmia Bharat Ltd.                                | Red Fort, Delhi                                                                                                                                       | Green                                                                                                                                                 |
|         2 | M/s Dalmia Bharat Ltd.                                | Gandikota Fort, Andhra Pradesh                                                                                                                        | Orange                                                                                                                                                |
|         3 | Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) | Area surrounding Gangotri Temple and Trail to Gaumukh, Uttarakhand                                                                                    | Orange                                                                                                                                                |
|         4 | Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) | Mt. Stok Kangri Trek, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir                                                                                                       | Orange                                                                                                                                                |
|         5 | Yatra Online                                          | Qutub Minar, Delhi                                                                                                                                    | Green                                                                                                                                                 |
|         6 | Yatra Online                                          | Leh Palace, Jammu & Kashmir                                                                                                                           | Orange                                                                                                                                                |
|         7 | Yatra Online                                          | Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra                                                                                                                             | Green                                                                                                                                                 |
|         8 | Yatra Online                                          | Hampi (Hazara Rama                                                                                                                                    | Orange                                                                                                                                                |
|         9 | M/s Bliss India Pvt. Ltd. (V-Resorts)                 | Surajkund, Haryana                                                                                                                                    | Orange                                                                                                                                                |
|        10 | M/s Apeejay Surrendra Park Pvt. Ltd.                  | Jantar Mantar, Delhi                                                                                                                                  | Orange                                                                                                                                                |
|        11 | M/s Resbird Technologies Pvt. Ltd.                    | Development of Multi-lingual Audio Guide Application for five Iconic Tourists Sites which are listed below:  Colva Beach, Goa  Amer Fort, Rajasthan | Development of Multi-lingual Audio Guide Application for five Iconic Tourists Sites which are listed below:  Colva Beach, Goa  Amer Fort, Rajasthan |

*Note:  As  per  project  guidelines,  a  Monument  Mitra  is  required  to choose  monument/heritage  site/tourist  site  as  a  package(s)  i.e.  if  the Monument  Mitra  selects  a  site  of  higher  visibility  and  footfall  (Green Category),  they  are  also  required  to  select  a  site  with  lower  visibility and footfall (Orange or Blue Category).

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