New Delhi: The Central Government has delisted 18 monuments from the list of protected monuments after determining that they no longer meet the criteria of national importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958. The development was disclosed by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism…
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UP Ramayana, Buddhist Circuits Completed Under Swadesh Darshan
New Delhi: Tourism infrastructure projects under the Ramayana and Buddhist Circuits in Uttar Pradesh, sanctioned through the Centre’s Swadesh Darshan scheme, have been physically completed, the Union Government informed the Lok Sabha. The update was shared by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written…
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“Swadesh Darshan 2.0: 53 Projects Get Centre Nod”
The Union Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 53 tourism infrastructure projects worth ₹2,208.31 crore under the revamped Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme, marking a major push towards sustainable, responsible and community-driven tourism development across India. The information was shared by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in…
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Tourism Ministry on Regulation of Influencer Travel Content
New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism has addressed queries regarding the regulation of influencer-driven travel content on digital and social media platforms. Given the vast number of social media users and travel influencers, the Ministry clarified that it is not feasible to monitor or regulate individual content posted online. User-Generated…
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India Emerges as Global Hub for Buddhist Dialogue Under PM Modi
New Delhi: India has reaffirmed its historic and spiritual role as the global centre of Buddhist thought and dialogue under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the inaugural session of the Second Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said…
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ASI to Maintain 3,685 Monuments; NCF Boosts Heritage PPPs
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) currently undertakes conservation, maintenance and visitor-amenity works at 3,685 ancient monuments and archaeological sites of national importance across India, the government said in an official release. These efforts include routine repairs, pathways, landscaping, drinking water and toilet facilities as and when resources permit. Antiquities…