Tag: Centrally Protected Monuments

After a hiatus of two months, all centrally-protected monuments, sites and museums under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) are all set to open from June 16. 

New Delhi: Filming of centrally-protected monuments to promote tourism and culture will not be chargeable from December 25 to August 15, 2021 to mark the birth anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and commemorate the celebrations of the 75th year of the country’s independence, according to an order of the Ministry of Culture. […]

Bhubaneswar: BJP MP from Bhubaneswar Aparajita Sarangi today said that Odisha government should understand the statutory requirements under AMSAR Act (The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act) before carrying out any developmental activities at nationally protected monuments in the State. “Unlawful action on part of State Govt is not desirable,” she tweeted. While […]

Bhubaneswar: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of the Ministry of Culture has removed the cap on the number of visitors to its centrally protected monuments and sites. However, the total number of visitors to be allowed per day will be decided by the concerned Superintending Archaeologist/SA (I/c) with appropriate discussion with the respective District […]