17 agencies given LoI for 62 monuments under` Adopt a Heritage’

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New Delhi : ‘Bharat Parv’ concluded at the Red Fort (Lal Quila), Delhi, on January 31, 2018, in the presence of K J Alphons, Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism, and Dr Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State (I/C) for Culture. The Parv was organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, at the Red Fort, Delhi from  January 26 to 31, 2018.

During the closing ceremony, under “Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan” project, Letters of Intent (LoI)for 40 monuments to 9 agencies of Phase-II and Letters of Intent for 22 monuments to 8 agencies of Phase-III were handed over by the Minister of Culture and Minister of Tourism, according to a PIB release.

Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), State/UTs Governments and Local bodies, launched “Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan” project to preserve the rich cultural and natural heritage and to promote tourism across the country.

In addition, the MOUs were signed with Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATAOI) and State of Jammu & Kashmir for 2 natural sites: (1) Mt Stok Kangri trek route, Laddakh, J&K, and (2) Gangotri Temple Area & Trail to Gaumukh, Uttarakhand.

In his address on the occasion, Alphons said that the “Adopt a Heritage” project plans to entrust heritage sites to the private sector companies, public sector companies and individuals for the development of tourist amenities. The basic and advanced amenities in the tourist destinations would be provided by them.

Dr. Mahesh Sharma, in his address, said that the “Adopt a Heritage” project began with select ASI ticketed monuments and has now expanded to other natural and cultural sites across the country.

People in large number visited the Bharat Parv daily to celebrate the diverse and fascinating culture, cuisine and handicrafts. On the last day on January 31, the Army, Air Force and Navy presented Static Band and Army also displayed Dynamic Band. The artists from Karnataka presented ‘Veeragase, Jagaligea etc’, the artists from Punjab presented ‘Bhangra’, the artists from Assam presented ‘Bihu, Bhor Tal Nritya’, and the artists from Andhra Pradesh presented ‘Garagalu’; The Tableau artists, who participated in the Republic Day parade-2018, also performed. At last, the artists of North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) presented a Choreographed performance on Pan India Basis.

The Ministry of Tourism was designated  as the nodal  Ministry for the  event, the highlights of  which  included Display  of  Republic Day Parade Tableau, performances  by  the Armed  Forces  Bands (Static as  well  as  dynamic),  a  Multi-Cuisine  Food  Court,  Crafts Mela,  Cultural  Performances from  different  regions of the country  and  a Photo Exhibition  on the theme “Naya Bharat Hum Karke Rahenge” by the Directorate  of  Advertising and  Visual  Publicity (DAVP).  A live ‘Cookery  Demonstration  Area’  was  set up  in the food  court  to  promote  cuisines  of  different  States of  India.