Who is the Monument Mitra?
- Monument Mitra is the term coined for an entity partnering with a government under the тАШAdopt A Heritage ProjectтАЩ
- The idea of giving a heritage monument up for adoption is the brainchild of the Ministry of Tourism along with the ministry of culture and the Archaeological Survey of India.
Categorization of monuments:
- The monuments are separated into three categories: green, blue, and orange depending on tourists’ footfall and visibility.
- Iconic sites like the Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, and Red Fort among others are categorized as green while Purana Kila and Jantar Mantar fall in the blue category, and the Sanchi Stupa is one popular site in the Orange category.
- Entities are encouraged to adopt from the blue and orange category or a mix of the three, adoption of only green category monuments is not permitted.
When does the private entity become the monument Mitra of a site?
- Companies shortlisted to be Monument Mitra include companies from the hospitality industry, travel industry, banking industry, and even an International School.
What are the functions of the Monument Mitra?
- Take charge of operations and management of immunity.
- Ensure that basic as well as advanced amenities for these tourist destinations are provided.
- For institutions that become monuments, the CSR activities are bound to get visibility on the premises and also on the official Incredible India site.
References:
https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/adopt-heritage-scheme/
