Adopt A Heritage (AAH) 2.0 Program
Why in News?
As of March 19, 2026, the program has reached a significant milestone with the signing of 30 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for key national monuments.
Key Information
The program is designed to foster "responsible tourism" while ensuring the core preservation of monuments remains with the government.
- Objective: To develop, provide, and maintain basic and advanced tourist amenities at 3,696 centrally protected monuments.
- Role of Stakeholders (Monument Mitras):
- Scope: Limited to non-conservational aspects such as cleaning, lighting, drinking water, washrooms, and signage.
- Funding: Entities use their own CSR funds; the government provides no financial allocation to them.
- Duration: The initial appointment is for five years, extendable for another five.
- Regulatory Oversight:
- Core Conservation: Archaeological conservation and structural preservation are strictly executed or supervised by ASI experts only.
- Revenue: Any revenue generated from semi-commercial activities (e.g., cafeterias or light shows) must be deposited into a dedicated account for the monument's upkeep.
- Amenity Categories:
- Hygiene: Toilets, waste management, and baby care rooms.
- Accessibility: Ramps, wheelchairs, battery-operated vehicles, and Wi-Fi.
- Safety: CCTV surveillance, first aid, and night illumination.
- Knowledge: Interpretation centers, AR/VR tools, and souvenir kiosks.
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