Taj Mahal, Konark among 100 Adarsh Smaraks to be provided world class amenities for tourists

 

Minister Minister of State for culture  Dr. Mahesh Sharma  said that there is an urgent and pressing need to re-connect the people-especially the youth- with their indigenous culture, its multi-faceted nature, magnificence, opulence and historical importance in the context of India as a Nation. It may be mentioned that Karnataka's Hampi group of monuments,Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu and Golkonda Fort, Hyderabad Telangana  are also part of these proposed Adarsh Smaraks.  

 

Dr. Mahesh Sharma further informed that the Budget Allocation of the Ministry of Culture has been increased by about 4% in 2018-19. The Culture Minister explained that a massive exercise has been taken up by Culture Ministry such as 100 Adarsh Monuments, E-ticketing facility for all ticketed Monuments, Cultural Mapping of India, Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav, Ganga Mahotsav, 8th Theatre Olympiad, Festival of India aboard, Digitisation etc. to popularize Indian culture especially among the youth.VNI