ASI's Innovative Adopt a Heritage 2.0 Programme

• 06 Sep 2023

On 4^th September, 2023, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) launched its Adopt a Heritage 2.0, aimed at preserving India's diverse cultural heritage by involving corporate stakeholders in enhancing amenities at over 3,600 monuments across the nation.

Key Points:

• ASI's Cultural Heritage Initiative: ASI's Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme invites corporate partners to utilize their CSR funds to improve amenities at historical sites, contributing to both cultural preservation and economic growth.
• Corporate Participation: Under the program, corporate stakeholders can adopt specific monuments or amenities through a dedicated web portal, offering comprehensive details about available monuments, gap analysis, and estimated financial requirements.
• Selection Process: Stakeholder selection involves consultations, due diligence, and assessments of economic and developmental opportunities at each monument.
• Selected stakeholders will develop, provide, and maintain amenities in hygiene, accessibility, safety, and knowledge categories.
• Their participation earns them recognition as responsible and heritage-friendly entities, with an initial appointment term of five years and possible extensions.
• User-Friendly Mobile App: ASI will launch the Indian Heritage mobile app, featuring details and photographs of heritage monuments, geo-tagged locations, public amenities, and a citizen feedback mechanism.
• E-Permission Portal: ASI introduces an e-permission portal to streamline permissions for filming and photography at monuments, addressing operational and logistical challenges.