Dalmia Bharat Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tourism Ministry to take up Red Fort and Gandikota Fort (Andhra Pradesh) under the ‘Adopt a Heritage’ project.

Becoming the first corporate to be part of the initiative, Dalmia Bharat will look after the operations and the maintenance of these heritage sites for the next five years.

“Adopting a heritage project is a unique endeavour by the Ministry of Tourism, which envisions in developing monuments, heritage and tourist sites across India to enhance their tourism potential and cultural importance. We look forward to adding value to India’s heritage sites in every possible manner,” said Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director, Dalmia Bharat Group.

Advanced amenities

The adoption will allow the corporate to construct, landscape, illuminate and maintain activities related to provision and development of tourist amenities. It will also include various basic and advanced amenities such as public conveniences, clean drinking water, and cleanliness of the monument among others.

“Such initiatives will enhance the tourist experience, resulting in more footfall from both domestic and foreign tourists. With our efforts we will make Indian heritage sites a symbol of pride for all of us”, said Sundeep Kumar, Executive Director, Dalmia Bharat.

The group will also introduce other key amenities for the visitors like App based Multi lingual Audio-Guide, easy accessibility to the differently-abled visitors.

The MoU was signed in the presence of K J Alphons, Minster of State for Tourism (Independent Charge). Other senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) were also present.

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