100 Adarsh Monuments to be upgraded

New Delhi Feb 2: Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday has presented the budget.The FM has also spoken about efforts taken to improve Tourism and Cultural sites in the country.

Jaitley has said that "The government proposes to develop ten prominent tourist sites as Iconic Tourism destinations through holistic infrastructure and skill development. In addition, tourist amenities will be upgraded at 100 Adarsh Monuments of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)."

"The Adarsh Monuments currently include sites like the monuments in Karnataka's Hampi and Pattadakal group of monuments, Delhi's Humayun's Tomb, Maharashtra's Elephanta Caves and Odisha's Konark Temple - will undergo skill development, branding, and marketing. "

Earlier the government has announced National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) to revitalize heritage cities.

The Tourism Industry has welcomed the move and said that The announcement would ensure that more private investment would flow in the tourism industry and many jobs would be created.