Monument Conservation & Private Players

  • In January 2026, the Ministry of Culture allowed private agencies to undertake conservation of protected monuments, a role traditionally held by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
  • The move is aimed to bring in private expertise and funding while retaining ASI’s supervisory control.

Policy Shift and Heritage Management

  • The Ministry of Culture launched "Adopt a Heritage 2.0" to enhance visitor amenities through corporate participation.
  • Private entities, designated as ‘Smarak Sarathis,’ adopt specific monuments for maintenance and providing basic visitor facilities.
  • The Archaeological Survey of India is shifting its role towards oversight and specialized conservation of historical structures.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility funds are mobilized ....
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