Adopt a Heritage program

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is a premium government agency that has 3696 monuments under its protection which are spread throughout the country. These monuments not only exhibit the rich cultural heritage of India but also play a significant role in fostering the economic growth.

ASI had launched the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” (Apni Dharohar Apni Pehchan) programme on 4th September 2023. The programme seeks collaboration with the private/public sector companies / trusts / societies / NGOs etc. through their CSR funding who intend to provide, develop, and maintain ‘amenities’ at centrally protected monuments and sites.

Objectives

The objectives of the program are:

• To develop visitor enabling infrastructure in and around- CPMS and sites.
• To create, develop, provide and maintain amenities in CPMS and sites
• To promote cultural and heritage value of the nation while creating social awareness
• To Generate employment opportunities and support livelihoods of local communities
• To provide avenue to the private sectors to partner with the Government to for promotion of India’s rich heritage through the vehicle of CSR

Benefits of participation

• Long Term CSR Objectives Meet your corporate social responsibility objectives with a 5-year partnership which may be extended for another 5-year term based on performance review
• Tourism and Economic Activities Well maintained sites attract more tourists, leading to economic benefits of the surroundings
• Brand Awareness Lakhs of visitors, both local and foreigners, visit these monuments every year

Implementation

A four-pronged framework of the amenities has been conceived with a view to promote overall development of the centrally protected monuments and sites. These four buckets are

• Hygiene- Toilets ,Drinking Water ,Baby Care Room, Waste Management
• Accessibility-Barrier free access, Signage, Wi-Fi Facility
• Safety -Parking, First Aid ,CCTV surveillance ,Lighting & Illumination ,Cloak room
• Knowledge-Sales Counter, Interpretation tools, Cultural/ Light & Sound Show, Greening

How to apply?

Interested prganisations can submit the letter of intent along with a vision statement, an action plan, an implementation plan, and the proposed value addition for the selected monument online at https://indianheritage.gov.in/

Interested organisations can contact at adoptaheritage.asi@gov.in. for any inquiries and assistance. 

Source : ASI