Uttar Pradesh: DUPSA intensifies efforts to promote Monument Mitra heritage scheme ahead of major events

Uttar Pradesh: UP State Archaeology (DUPSA) plans to promote its ‘Monument Mitra’ heritage scheme, launched by the central government in 2020, more vigorously. This comes as the Global Investors Summit (GIS)-23 and G-20 events are set to take place in the city later this month. Despite offering 11 sites in phase-1 of the scheme in 2021, only three sites were adopted by firms, and in phase-2 in 2022, only two organisations came forward for adoption out of the 10 sites on offer.

Efforts to Promote 'Monument Mitra' Scheme by DUPSA Director Renu Dwivedi

DUPSA director Renu Dwivedi stated that in response to the low adoption rates, they will set up stalls during upcoming summits to encourage people and organizations to become 'Monument Mitra'. Several monuments have already been adopted, such as Samadhi in Mahavan (Mathura), Kusumvan Sarovar in Govardhan (Mathura), and Kardameshwar Mahadev Temple in Varanasi. However, due to the poor response, DUPSA decided to hand over five sites - Chunar Fort in Chunar, Kothi Gulistan-e-Eram, Darshan Vilas Kothi and Chhatar Manzil in Lucknow, and Barua Sagar Fort in Jhansi - to the tourism department to convert them into heritage hotels.

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Monument Mitra scheme: open sites for adoption and the benefits of adoption

The Govardhan ki Chattriya, Hullaskheda excavation site in Mohanlalganj, and Gurudham Mandir in Varanasi are still available for adoption under the 'Monument Mitra' scheme launched by the Central Government in 2022. The initiative aims to protect monuments through public-private partnerships and increase public engagement with heritage. The scheme requires each state to offer heritage sites for adoption, providing individuals and organizations with the opportunity to conserve these sites. 'Monument Mitra' groups can manage basic amenities, earn revenue, and establish parking lots, cloakrooms, cafeterias, and light and sound shows.

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