Lok Sabha Question No. 2794 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-21
Subject: Implementation of Apni Dharohar Apni Pehchan Scheme in Rajasthan
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Sumedhanand Saraswati, Ranjeeta Koli

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2794 ANSWERED ON 21.03.2022

## IMPLEMENTATION OF APNI DHAROHAR APNI PEHCHAN SCHEME IN

RAJASTHAN

## †2794. SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI: SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the names of the States in which 'Apni Dharohar Apni Pehchan' scheme is being implemented;
- (b)
- whether this scheme is being implemented in Rajasthan State;
- (c) if  so,  the  monuments adopted under this scheme and the steps taken to protect these monuments;
- (d) whether  the Government  has  formulated  any guidelines to prevent  the  'Smarak  Mitras'  from  distructuring  any  monuments and  to  prevent  from  obstructing  the  visibility  of  a  particular monument; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF TOURISM                                   (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (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.

The names of the States, including the State of Rajasthan, in which the  project  of  Adopt  a  Heritage  has  been  implemented  and  the monuments  adopted  under  this  scheme  is  given  in  the  statement enclosed is Annexed.

(d) & (e): Archaeological  Survey  of  India  has  framed  a  Standard Operational Guidelines pertaining to ASI monuments while executing the  approved  developmental  works.  The  execution  of  the  approved works  shall  be  done  by  the  Monument  Mitra  under  the  overall supervision  of  the  Superintending  Archaeologist  of  concerned  circle. Further, as per the standard clause of the Memorandum of Understanding  (MoU)    signed  as  per  the  project  guidelines,  the Monument Mitras obliged to abide by the provisions of the AMASR Act, 1958 and Rule, 1959.

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## ANNEXURE

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  to  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2794 ANSWERED ON 21.03.2022 REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF APNI DHAROHAR APNI PEHCHAN SCHEME IN RAJASTHAN

List  of  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU's)  Awarded  to  the  Monument Mitras for implementation of Adopt a Heritage Project.

|   S. No. | Name of Site                            | State/ UT   | Name of Agency (Monument Mitra)                       | List of Interventions                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
|----------|-----------------------------------------|-------------|-------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Gangotri Temple Area & Trail to Gaumukh | Uttarakhand | Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) | Cleanliness of the area around Gangotri Temple (Maintenance Activity), Cleaning of the trail to Gaumukh (Maintenance Activity), Setting up of Sign boards (O&M) .                                                                                |
|        2 | Red Fort                                | Delhi       | Dalmia Bharat Ltd.                                    | Signage, Drinking water kiosk, up- gradation of toilets, Street Furniture - Benches and dustbins, Lighting, Housekeeping (Cleaning, Garbage Disposal etc), Landscape, Restoration, Visitor Facility Centre, 3-D Projection mapping, benches etc. |
|        3 | Gandikota                               | Andhra      | Dalmia                                                | Cleaning & Upkeep of the                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |

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|    | Fort          | Pradesh   | Bharat Ltd.                             | Monument. Safety and Security ( O&M) , Drinking Water Facilities, Construction of new Public Conveniences (O&M), Site Illumination, Street Furniture - Benches and Dustbins, Landscape( Enhancement & O&M), Informational & Directional Signage's (O&M), Benches, Wi Fi etc.                                                                                                                              |
|----|---------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  4 | Surajkund     | Haryana   | Bliss Inn (India) Pvt. Ltd. (V-Resorts) | Public Conveniences Public Toilets (O&M), Clean Drinking Water Facility, Bench installations, Ease of Access- Wheel chair support with trained staff, Campus illumination, Aesthetics & Cleanliness of site- Disposable Bin for wet & Day Waste, Install Self Service Ticket Vendinf Kiosks, Braillssignages for Public Notice Board, Advance Surveillance System, App based augumented reality tour etc. |
|  5 | Jantar Mantar | Delhi     | Apeejay Surr endra Park                 | Cleanliness of the Monument, Up-gradation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |

|    |                            |             | Hotels (P) Ltd.        | of Clean Drinking Water Facilities, Wi- Fi, Illuminion, Audio Guide,Enterance Upgradation , Path way lighting etc                                                                                                                                       |
|----|----------------------------|-------------|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  6 | Ajanta Caves               | Maharashtra | Yatra Online Pvt. Ltd. | clean drinking water (O&M), cleanliness of the site, Aesthetics and cleanliness of site , App based Guide & Wi-Fi , Installation of Digi/Ticketing Kiosks at Tourism Centre , Barrier- free Monuments /Accessibility for all , Bench Installations etc. |
|  7 | Qutub Minar                | Delhi       | Yatra Online Pvt. Ltd. | Drinking water (O&M), Easeof access (O&M) , Provision of Wheelchairs with Ushers, signage (O&M) , App- based Audio Guides, Illumination ( O&M) Wi -Fi etc.                                                                                              |
|  8 | Hampi &Haza ra Rama Temple | Karnataka   | Yatra Online Pvt. Ltd. | Cleanliness, Waste Bins, Wi-Fi, Direction, Braille Signage's , Description of entire complex , Audio Guide, Info Kiosk , QR code-based panel description of complex , Ease of Access -                                                                  |

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|    |                                                                            |                                                                                                                                   |                                                            | Provision of Ramps & Wheelchairs, Signages: Descriptive and directional etc.                                                                                                                                                                  |
|----|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|  9 | Leh Palace                                                                 | Jammu & Kashmir                                                                                                                   | Yatra Online Pvt. Ltd.                                     | cleanliness, signages (O&M), Organizing Exhibitions etc                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 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 Tech nologies Pvt. Ltd. (Bird Heritage Foundation) | Development of Multi- Lingual Audio Guide for 04 Iconic Sites (Amer Fort, Rajasthan; Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar ; ChandniChowk and Delhi Somnath, Gujarat)                                                                                       |
| 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 Tech nologies Pvt. Ltd. (Bird Heritage Foundation) | Development of Multi- Lingual Audio Guide for 08 Iconic Sites (Dholavira, Gujarat; Humayun's Tomb, Delhi; Red Fort, Delhi; PuranaQuila, Delhi; FatehpurSikri, Agra; Taj Mahal, Agra; Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu and Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh) |

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|    |                                         | vii.Mahabali puram, Tamil Nadu viii.Khajuraho , Madhya Pradesh   |                              |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
|----|-----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 12 | Abdur Rahim Khan -i- Khana              | Delhi                                                            | Interglobe Foundation        | Signage, Toilet (O&M), Drinking water (O&M), Illumination (O&M), Wi- Fi, Accessibility, Maintenance of cleanliness & dustbins, CCTV etc                                                                                                            |
| 13 | Bekal Fort                              | Kerala                                                           | Drishti Lifesaving Pvt. Ltd. | Signage, Drinking water Facility (O&M) , Toilets (O&M) , Waste Management- Dustbins , Illumination, Ramps/ pathways, Fencing, Audio Visual Tours, Viewing Deck and Benches Universo etc.                                                           |
| 14 | Champaner- Pavagadh Archaeological Park | Gujarat                                                          | Akshar Travels Pvt. Ltd.     | Toilet, Drinking Water Kiosk, Signage, WiFi, Audio/ Digital Guide, Illumination, Dustbins, Basic Souvenir Shop, Benches, Universal Accessibility, Landscape and renovation of Pathways, Cleanliness of the monument site, O&M of all facilities as |

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|    |                    |         |                          | developed at site by Monument Mitra and ASI, Snack Counter, Interpretation centre with Locker/Cloak Room facility, Parking, Audio Visual Room CCTV, Metal Detectors, Security Cabin, Museum, Sound and light show, Up-gradation ofCompound Wall, Up- Gradation of Existing Ticket counter and Golf Carts etc.                                                                                                                                                                                            |
|----|--------------------|---------|--------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 15 | Rani ki Vav, Patan | Gujarat | Akshar Travels Pvt. Ltd. | Toilet, Drinking water Kiosk, Signage, Wifi, Audio/Digital Guide, Illumination, Dustbins, Basic Souvenir Shop, Benches, Universal Accessibility including wheel chairs, Landscape and renovation of Pathways, Cleanliness of Monument site, O&M of all facilities as developed at site by Monument Mitra and ASI, Snack Counter, Interpretation centre with Locker/Cloak Room facility, Parking, Audio Visual Room CCTV, Metal Detectors, Security Cabin, Museum, Sound and light show, Up- gradation of |

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|    |                                   |         |                          | Compound Wall, Up- Gradation of Existing Ticket counter and X Ray Baggage scanners etc.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
|----|-----------------------------------|---------|--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 16 | Sun Temple, Modhera               | Gujarat | Akshar Travels Pvt. Ltd. | Toilet, Drinking water Kiosk, Signage, Wifi, Audio/Digital Guide, Illumination, Dustbins, Basic Souvenir Shop, Benches, Universal Accessibility including wheel chairs, Landscape and renovation of Pathways, Cleanliness of Monument site, O&M of all facilities as developed at site by Monument Mitra and ASI, Snack Counter, Interpretation centre with Locker/Cloak Room facility, Parking, Audio Visual Room CCTV, Metal Detectors, Security Cabin, Museum, Sound and light show, Up- gradation of Compound Wall, Up- Gradation of Existing Ticket counter and X Ray Baggage scanners etc. |
| 17 | Buddhist Caves, Uparkot, Junagadh | Gujarat | Akshar Travels Pvt. Ltd. | Toilet, Drinking water Kiosk, Signage, Wifi, Audio/Digital Guide, Illumination, Dustbins, Basic Souvenir Shop,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |

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|    |             |       |                                                            | Benches, Universal Accessibility including wheel chairs, Landscape and renovation of Pathways, Cleanliness of Monument site, O&M of all facilities as developed at site by Monument Mitra and ASI, Snack Counter, Interpretation centre with Locker/Cloak Room facility, Parking, Audio Visual Room CCTV, Metal Detectors, Security Cabin, Museum, Sound and light show, Up-gradation of Compound Wall and Up-G radation of Existing Ticket   |
|----|-------------|-------|------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 18 | Gol Gumbad  | Delhi | Resbird Tech nologies Pvt. Ltd. (Bird Heritage Foundation) | Signage, Audio Guide, Benches, Dustbins, Universal Accessibility, Up-gradation of Toilet Facility, Drinking water Kiosk (O&M), Landscaping, illumination, Cultural Events, up- gradation of Parking etc                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 19 | Aguada Fort | Goa   | Drishti Lifesaving Pvt. Ltd.                               | Signage & Way finders ,Drinking water Facility (O&M) , Toilets (O&M) ,Waste Management- Dustbins, Benches,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |

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|    |                            |           |                                                                       | Universal Accessibility, Audio Guide, Interpretation Centre, Illumination, Sound & light Show, Revivle ofCompost Plant,Medical Infirmary, Security Guard etc                                                                                             |
|----|----------------------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 20 | Krishna Temple, Hampi      | Karnataka | Heritage Res orts, Hampi ( A unit of Indo Asia Leisure Services Ltd.) | Dustbins, Cleanliness of site, Toilet (O&M), Drinking Water Kiosk (O&M), Landscaping, Basic Souvenir Shop, Signage, Illumination(O&M),Benche s Universal Accessibility, Development of Pathways, Provision of emergency services Safety and Security etc |
| 21 | Elephanta Stables, Hampi   | Karnataka | Orange County Resorts & Hotels Ltd.                                   | Universal Accessibility (Wheelchairs, stretch for differently abled), Landscaping, Dustbins, Development of Pathways , Illumination (O&M) etc.                                                                                                           |
| 22 | Pattabhirama Temple, Hampi | Karnataka | Orange County Resorts & Hotels Ltd.                                   | Dustbins , Landscaping , Pathways , Illumination (Up-gradation, Beautification and O&M)                                                                                                                                                                  |
| 23 | Zenana                     | Karnataka | Orange                                                                | Dustbins, Toilets (O&M),                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |

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|    | Enslosure (Lotus Mahal), Hampi   |           | County Resorts & Hotels Ltd.   | Drinking Water Kiosk (O&M), Landscaping (O&M), Development of Pathway, Illumination (O&M), Universal Accessibility, Up- gradation of Ticketing Counter etc.               |
|----|----------------------------------|-----------|--------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 24 | Ugra Narsimha Temple, Hampi      | Karnataka | Hotel Malligi Pvt. Ltd.        | Signage, Audio Guides, Wi-Fi, Universal Accessibility, Illumination (O&M), Security Guards , cleanliness of the site ,Battery Operated Vehicle etc.                       |
| 25 | Badavilinga Temple, Hampi        | Karnataka | Hotel Malligi Pvt. Ltd.        | Signage, Audio Guide, Wi- Fi, Universal Accessibility , Illumination (O&M) ,Security Guards & Development / Up-gradation of Pathways, , cleanliness of the site etc.      |
| 26 | Bara Lao ka Gumbad               | Delhi     | Bird Heritage Foundation       | Signage, Toilet Facility, Drinking water Kiosk (O&M), Audio Guide, Illumination, Dustbins Universal Accessibility, Website Design,Interpretation Centre , Security Guard, |

|    |                              |           |                                                                                   | Cultural Events etc                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
|----|------------------------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 27 | Mandore Fort                 | Rajasthan | Mehrangarh Museum Trust                                                           | Drinking water facilities, Accessibility, Informatory and Directional signage, Wifi, App based multi lingual audio guide, Illumination, Swachh Monument, Benches, Security, Movable Snack Counter, Facilitation of night visits, Advanced surveillance system, Digital interactive kiosk, Light and sound show, Battery operated vehicles and Advanced Tourist flow management |
| 28 | Dara Shikoh Library Building | Delhi     | The Arts and Cultural Heritage Trust (TAACHT) and Museum & Arts Consultancy (MAC) | Cleanliness of building and outdoor area including provision Garbage bins and Benches and its O&M, Toilet, Interpretative signs and directional Signage, Drinking water (O&M), Illumination, Landscaping and its O&M, Ease of access, Setup of Galleries including interactive and experiential curation, Security and Advanced                                                |

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|    |                    |             |                                               | surveillance system, Set up room for reserve collection of Antiquities, Cafetreria, Souvenir Shop, Library & Reading area, Art Installations, Website designing and its O&M, Cultural Hub, App based Multilingual Audio Guide and Wifi etc.                                                                                                                                                                                  |
|----|--------------------|-------------|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 29 | Narayankoti Temple | Uttarakhand | Socio Legal Research and Education Foundation | Illumination (lamp posts), Pathway up-gradation, Dustbins & Solid Waste Management, Toilet, Drinking water kiosk, Benches, Show Rack, Directional Signage, Upgradation of Informational signage and placement, Wheelchair facility, Parking, First aid centre, Fencing (upgradation & painting), Entry gate and door, Awareness and discussion with locals, Security, Barricading Bhramsarovar, Snack Counter, Souvenir shop |

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