Ten monuments have been adopted under the central government's 'Adopt A Heritage' project, the Ministry of Culture informed the Parliament Monday.
The project had come under scrutiny after the Red Fort was adopted by cement manufacturers Dalmia Group.
Responding to a query in the Lok Sabha, Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said the 'Adopt A Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan' scheme, launched in September, 2017, was a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), states and Union Territories.
He said it envisages development and maintenance of tourist amenities at heritage sites and makes them
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