Lok Sabha Question No. 2078 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-05
Subject: "Adopt a Heritage Scheme"
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri G Lakshminarayana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2078 ANSWERED ON 05.08.2024

## "ADOPT A HERITAGE SCHEME"

## 2078 SHRI G LAKSHMINARAYANA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  heritage  sites  that  have  been  adopted  under  the "Adopt a Heritage- 'Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan'" scheme in the State of Andhra Pradesh, district-wise, over the last five years;
- (b) the total amount of funds allocated and disbursed for the development and maintenance of heritage sites in Andhra Pradesh State under the scheme, year and district-wise;
- (c) whether  Gooty  Fort  in  Anantapur  district  has  been  included  in  the "Adopt  a  Heritage"  scheme,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the name of the adopter, allocated funds, and the status of the development and maintenance activities;
- (d) if  not,  the  reasons  for  its  exclusion  and  whether  there  are  any proposals or plans to include it; and
- (e) whether there are any challenges faced in implementing the "Adopt a Heritage" scheme in Andhra Pradesh State, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM                (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) & (b): Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme was launched during September 2023 by ASI, MOC. So far, No protected monument of national importance in Andhra Pradesh has been adopted under the 'Adopt a Heritage-2.0'.

Under the Adopt a Heritage Programme 2.0, 19 MoUs have been signed so far covering  a  total  of 66  monuments.  A  list  of  the  said  MoUs  is  placed  at Annexure.

- (c) & (d): Yes. The protected monument of national importance namely "Hill Fort and buildings therein and the fortifications at the foot of the hill, Gooty, Anantapur  (Andhra  Pradesh)"  has  been  listed  by  the  ASI  on  the  dedicated portal (https://indianheritage.gov.in) launched for the revamped version titled as 'Adopt A Heritage 2.0' program whereon the entire process of identification, application, and selection of monuments is made online.
- (e): No. At present, no challenge has been identified.

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STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) AND (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  No.2078  ANSWERED  ON  05.08.2024  REGARDING  "ADOPT  A HERITAGE SCHEME" RAISED BY SHRI G LAKSHMINARAYANA.

## List of MoU under the Adopt A Heritage 2.O Programme

|   S. No. | Name of monument                                                        | Smarak Sarthi/Smarak Sathi                                   | State       |
|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
|        1 | Agra Fort, Agra (UP)                                                    | Ease My Trip Foundation                                      | Agra        |
|        2 | i. Balbans Tomb                                                         | Sabhyata Foundation                                          | Delhi       |
|        2 | ii. Jamali Kamali Mosque                                                |                                                              |             |
|        2 | iii. Rajon ki Baoli                                                     |                                                              |             |
|        2 | iv. Gandhak ki Baoli                                                    |                                                              |             |
|        2 | (Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi)                                   |                                                              |             |
|        3 | Buddhist Stupa, Kesariya, Champaran (Bihar)                             | IDD Trade Council                                            | Patna       |
|        4 | Kailasanatha temple, Kanchipuram (TN)                                   | Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (CIFCL) | Chennai     |
|        5 | Kandariya Temple, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur (MP) (western group of temples) | Ease My Trip Foundation                                      | Jabalpur    |
|        6 | Safdarjung Tomb, Delhi                                                  | Sabhyata Foundation                                          | Delhi       |
|        7 | Group of Monuments, Mamallapuram, Kanchipuram (TN)                      | Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (CIFCL) | Tamilnadu   |
|        8 | Sun temple, Konark, Puri (Odisha)                                       | Ease My Trip Foundation                                      | Orissa      |
|        9 | Elephanta Caves, Raigarh (Maharashtra)                                  | Mahesh Enterprises and Infra India Private Limited           | Maharashtra |
|       10 | Upper Fort Aguada, Goa                                                  | Drishti Lifesaving Pvt Ltd                                   | Goa         |
|       11 | Purana Qila, Delhi                                                      | Sabhyata Foundation                                          | Delhi       |
|       12 | Qutub Minar, Delhi                                                      | Ease My Trip Foundation                                      | Delhi       |
|       13 | Humayun's Tomb, Delhi                                                   | Sabhyata Foundation                                          | Delhi       |
|       14 | Jantar Mantar                                                           | Powerlinks Transmission Ltd                                  | Delhi       |
|       15 | Ugrasen Ki Baoli                                                        | Zee Akash                                                    | Delhi       |
|       16 | Group of Monuments, Hauz Khas                                           | Tata Power Trading Pvt Ltd                                   | Delhi       |
|       17 | Delhi Gate                                                              | Redtape Ltd                                                  | Delhi       |
|       18 | Kashmiri gate and Mori Gate                                             | Redtape Ltd                                                  | Delhi       |
|       19 | Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka                                              | HEG Ltd                                                      | MP          |

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