Under the “Apni Dharohar-Apni Pehchaan” Adopt a Heritage Project, the Monument Mitras are responsible for operation and maintenance and development/up-gradation of tourist amenities, in the non- core areas of the monument. At present, 11 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU’s) have been signed with the Monument Mitras.
The prospective Monument Mitras are free to select a monument/heritage/tourist site of their interest under the ‘Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan - Adopt a Heritage’ project. The conservation of heritage/ancient buildings/monuments does not come under the ‘Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan - Adopt a Heritage’ project of the Ministry of Tourism. Hence, there is no pre-requisite for prospective Monument Mitras to partner with conservation experts.
Details of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU’s) signed under the ‘Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan - Adopt a Heritage’ project is as follows:
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Sr. No.
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Monument Mitra
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Name of Monument/Heritage Site/Tourist Site or Technological Intervention
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Category*
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1
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M/s Dalmia Bharat Ltd.
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Red Fort, Delhi
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 Green
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2
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M/s Dalmia Bharat Ltd.
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Gandikota Fort, Andhra Pradesh
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Orange
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3
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Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI)
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Area surrounding Gangotri Temple and Trail to Gaumukh, Uttarakhand
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Orange
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4
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Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI)
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Mt. Stok Kangri Trek, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
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Orange
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5
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Yatra Online
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Qutub Minar, Delhi
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 Green
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6
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Yatra Online
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Leh Palace, Jammu & Kashmir
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Orange
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7
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Yatra Online
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Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra
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 Green
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8
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Yatra Online
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Hampi (Hazara Rama Temple), Karnataka
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Orange
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9
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M/s Bliss India Pvt. Ltd. (V-Resorts)
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Surajkund, Haryana
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Orange
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10
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M/s Apeejay Surrendra Park Pvt. Ltd.
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Jantar Mantar, Delhi
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Orange
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11
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M/s Resbird Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
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Development of Multi-lingual Audio Guide Application for five Iconic Tourists Sites which are listed below:
- Colva Beach, Goa
- Amer Fort, Rajasthan
- Kaziranga, Assam
- Kumarakom, Kerala
- Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar
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*As per project guidelines, a Monument Mitra is required to choose monument/heritage site/tourist site as a package(s) i.e. if the Monument Mitra selects a site of higher visibility and footfall (Green Category), they are also required to select a site with lower visibility and footfall (Orange or Blue Category).
This information was given by Shri K. J. Alphons, Union Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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