Question

    Consider the following statements about Adopt a Heritage

    Scheme:  1. It is an initiative of the Union Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.  2. Recently, deadline for Submission of Applications for “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” Program has been decided as December 31, 2023.  3. It aims to encourage private entities to develop selected monuments and tourist sites.  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The deadline for the submission of applications for the "Adopt a Heritage 2.0" Program has recently been set as December 31, 2023.   This program invites collaboration with private/public sector companies, trusts, societies, NGOs, etc., leveraging their CSR funding to offer, enhance, and sustain 'amenities' at centrally protected monuments and sites.   Launched on World Tourism Day in September 2017, the initiative is a joint effort of the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Culture, and the Archaeological Survey of India.  The corporate sector is expected to use corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds for the upkeep of the site.

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