Lok Sabha Question No. 3122 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-15
Subject: Monuments Adopted under Apni Dharohar Apni Pehchan
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Parvesh Sahib Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3122 ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021

## MONUMENTS ADOPTED UNDER APNI DHAROHAR APNI PEHCHAN

## 3122. SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH VERMA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  monuments  adopted  under  Apni  Dharohar  Apni Pehchan scheme in Delhi;
- (b) the details of steps taken by the Government to conserve the monuments after they are adopted under the scheme; and
- (c) whether the Government has framed guidelines to stop Monument Mitra from changing the visibility of the monument and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

- (a): The  details  of  the  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU) awarded under the Adopt a Heritage: 'Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchan' project for the sites in Delhi are given at Annexure-I.
- (b) and (c): The  Ministry  of  Tourism,  Government  of  India  has launched  the  Adopt  a  Heritage:  'Apni  Dharohar,  Apni  Pehchaan' project  which  is  a  collaborative  effort  by  the  Ministry  of  Tourism, Ministry  of  Culture,  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  and  State/  UTs Government  for  developing  tourism  amenities  at  heritage/  natural/ tourist sites spread across India for making them tourist friendly, in a  planned  and  phased  manner.  The  project  aims  to  encourage companies from public sector, private sector, trusts, NGOs, individuals  and  other  stakeholders  to  become  'Monument  Mitras' and take up the responsibility of developing and upgrading the basic and advanced tourist amenities at these sites as per their interest

and viability in terms of a sustainable investment model under CSR. They  would  also  look  after  the  Operation  &  Maintenance  of  the same.

Under the project, 27 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) have been awarded to 13 Monument Mitras for twenty-five (25) sites and  two  (2)  Technological  interventions  across  India.  Details  are given at Annexure-II.

As per the Project guidelines the indicative tourist amenities that can be taken up under the project include.

-  Basic amenities such as public conveniences (toilet facilities),  drinking  water  facilities/  water  kiosk,  ease  of access/ barrier free Monuments/ accessibility for All: differently abled friendly toilets, ramps, wheelchair facility, braille signages, cleanliness of site, illumination (interior & exterior),  information  and  directional  signages,  benches, dustbins, Wi-Fi, App based Multilingual Audio-Guide etc.
-  Advanced  amenities  such  as  Snack  Counter  (ready  to  eat snacks & drinks), Basic souvenir shop (promoting local art and craftsmanship), Tourist Facilitation cum Interpretation Centre, Technology based interpretation techniques (augment  reality,  virtual  reality  etc.),  Digital  Interactive Kiosk,  Digital  (LED)  screening,  Sound  and  Light  Shows, Cultural shows, Battery-operated vehicles/Golf Carts etc.

Conservation  of  monuments  is  not  a  part  of  the  Adopt  a Heritage  project.  The  development,  refurbishment,  operations  and maintenance  of  amenities  for  the  sites  are  executed  under  the supervision  and  in  accordance  with  permissible  guidelines  of  the Nodal Department/Site Owner (Archaeological Survey of India, State Archaeology Department, etc.)

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## ANNEXURE-I

STATEMENT IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3122 ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021 REGARDING MONUMENTS ADOPTED UNDER APNI DHAROHAR APNI PEHCHAN

List of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU's) Awarded for Sites in Delhi

|   S. No | Name of Site                                                              | State/ UT                                                            | Name of Agency (Monument Mitra)                           |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
|       1 | Red Fort                                                                  | Delhi                                                                | Dalmia Bharat Ltd.                                        |
|       2 | Jantar Mantar                                                             | Delhi                                                                | Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels (P) Ltd.                    |
|       3 | Qutub Minar                                                               | Delhi                                                                | Yatra Online Pvt. Ltd.                                    |
|       4 | Hampi & Hazara Rama Temple                                                | Karnataka                                                            | Yatra Online Pvt. Ltd.                                    |
|       5 | Development of Multi- Lingual Audio Guide for Iconic Sites                | i. Chandni Chowk, Delhi Resbird                                      | Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Bird Heritage Foundation)         |
|       6 | Development of Multi-Lingual Audio Guide for Iconic Sites (ASI Monuments) | i. Humayun's Tomb, Delhi ii. Red Fort, Delhi iii. Purana Quila Delhi | Resbird Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Bird Heritage Foundation) |
|       7 | Abdur Rahim Khan -i- Khana                                                | Delhi                                                                | Interglobe Foundation                                     |
|       8 | Gol Gumbad                                                                | Delhi                                                                | Resbird Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Bird Heritage Foundation) |
|       9 | Bara Lao ka Gumbad                                                        | Delhi                                                                | Bird Heritage Foundation                                  |

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ANNEXURE-II

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (b)  AND  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3122 ANSWERED ON 15.03.2021 REGARDING  MONUMENTS  ADOPTED  UNDER  APNI  DHAROHAR  APNI PEHCHAN

## List of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU's) Awarded

|   S. No | Name of Site                                                              | State/ UT                                                                                                                               | Name of Agency (Monument Mitra)                           |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
|       1 | Gangotri Temple Area & Trail to Gaumukh                                   | Uttarakhand                                                                                                                             | Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI)     |
|       2 | Red Fort                                                                  | Delhi                                                                                                                                   | Dalmia Bharat Ltd.                                        |
|       3 | Gandikota Fort                                                            | Andhra Pradesh                                                                                                                          | Dalmia Bharat Ltd.                                        |
|       4 | Surajkund                                                                 | Haryana                                                                                                                                 | Bliss Inn (India) Pvt. Ltd. (V-Resorts)                   |
|       5 | Jantar Mantar                                                             | Delhi                                                                                                                                   | Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels (P) Ltd.                    |
|       6 | Ajanta Caves                                                              | Maharashtra                                                                                                                             | Yatra Online Pvt. Ltd.                                    |
|       7 | Qutub Minar                                                               | Delhi                                                                                                                                   | Yatra Online Pvt. Ltd.                                    |
|       8 | Hampi & Hazara Rama Temple                                                | Karnataka                                                                                                                               | Yatra Online Pvt. Ltd.                                    |
|       9 | Leh Palace                                                                | Jammu & Kashmir                                                                                                                         | Yatra Online Pvt. Ltd.                                    |
|      10 | Development of Multi-Lingual Audio Guide for Iconic Sites                 | i. Amer Fort, Rajasthan ii. Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar iii. Chandni Chowk, Delhi iv. Somnath, Gujarat                                      | Resbird Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Bird Heritage Foundation) |
|      11 | Development of Multi-Lingual Audio Guide for Iconic Sites (ASI Monuments) | i. Dholavira, Gujarat ii. Humayun's Tomb, Delhi iii. Red Fort, Delhi iv. Purana Quila Delhi v. Fatehpur Sikri, Agra vi. Taj Mahal, Agra | Resbird Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Bird Heritage Foundation) |

|    |                                        | vii. Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu viii. Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh   |                                                                     |
|----|----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 12 | Abdur Rahim Khan -i- Khana             | Delhi                                                            | Interglobe Foundation                                               |
| 13 | Bekal Fort                             | Kerala                                                           | Drishti Lifesaving Pvt. Ltd.                                        |
| 14 | Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park | Gujarat                                                          | Akshar Travels Pvt. Ltd.                                            |
| 15 | Rani ki Vav, Patan                     | Gujarat                                                          | Akshar Travels Pvt. Ltd.                                            |
| 16 | Sun Temple, Modhera                    | Gujarat                                                          | Akshar Travels Pvt. Ltd.                                            |
| 17 | Buddhist Caves, Uparkot, Junagadh      | Gujarat                                                          | Akshar Travels Pvt. Ltd.                                            |
| 18 | Gol Gumbad                             | Delhi                                                            | Resbird Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Bird Heritage Foundation)           |
| 19 | Aguada Fort                            | Goa                                                              | Drishti Lifesaving Pvt. Ltd.                                        |
| 20 | Krishna Temple, Hampi                  | Karnataka                                                        | Heritage Resorts, Hampi (A unit of Indo Asia Leisure Services Ltd.) |
| 21 | Elephanta Stables, Hampi               | Karnataka                                                        | Orange County Resorts & Hotels Ltd.                                 |
| 22 | Pattabhirama Temple, Hampi             | Karnataka                                                        | Orange County Resorts & Hotels Ltd.                                 |
| 23 | Zenana Enslosure (Lotus Mahal), Hampi  | Karnataka                                                        | Orange County Resorts & Hotels Ltd.                                 |
| 24 | Ugra Narsimha Temple, Hampi            | Karnataka                                                        | Hotel Malligi Pvt. Ltd.                                             |
| 25 | Badavilinga Temple, Hampi              | Karnataka                                                        | Hotel Malligi Pvt. Ltd.                                             |
| 26 | Bara Lao ka Gumbad                     | Delhi                                                            | Bird Heritage Foundation                                            |
| 27 | Mandore Fort                           | Rajasthan                                                        | Mehrangarh Museum Trust                                             |

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