ASI launches “Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme” and Indian Heritage app

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has launched “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” programme on 4th September 2023 at Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA, New Delhi. The programme is a revamped version of the earlier scheme launched in 2017
Under this programme, corporate stakeholders can apply to adopt a monument or specific amenities at a monument to enhance the amenities at the monuments by utilizing their CSR funds. These corporate stake holders will be selected after proper due diligence.
The term of the appointment will be for a period of five years initially, which may be further extended up to five years.
Launch of App: ASI also launched, ‘Indian Heritage’ app. The app will showcase the heritage monuments of India. and will feature state-wise details of monuments along with photographs, list of public amenities available, a geo-tagged location and feedback mechanism for citizens.

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Source: PIB