■ Monument Mitra Scheme
◇ Context: The government will hand over around 1,000 monuments to the private sector for their upkeep under the Monument Mitra Scheme.
◇ The Scheme was started a few years back under the Ministry of Tourism.
◇ It is now transferred to the Ministry of Culture in respect of the monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India, the ASI.
◇ Applies to all Centrally protected heritage properties.
◇ Aims at ensuring quality & inclusive provision of amenities and facilities across heritage, natural, & tourist sites through the active participation of private and public sector organizations and individuals.
◇ These organizations would be known as “Monument Mitras” for their collaboration initiative.
◇ Context: The government will hand over around 1,000 monuments to the private sector for their upkeep under the Monument Mitra Scheme.
◇ The Scheme was started a few years back under the Ministry of Tourism.
◇ It is now transferred to the Ministry of Culture in respect of the monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India, the ASI.
◇ Applies to all Centrally protected heritage properties.
◇ Aims at ensuring quality & inclusive provision of amenities and facilities across heritage, natural, & tourist sites through the active participation of private and public sector organizations and individuals.
◇ These organizations would be known as “Monument Mitras” for their collaboration initiative.