Free entry to all ASI-protected monuments from Aug 5 to 15

Done as part of the Azad Ka Amrit Mahotsav!

On Wednesday, the government announced that the Entry to all monuments and sites protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will be free for the next 10 days from Saturday. 

As per the information, The government announced this on Wednesday as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and 75th Independence Day celebrations.

As per the Officials said free entry has been facilitated for all Indian nationals as well as foreigner visitors to the monuments under the aegis of the ASI.

According to the information, the tweet  read  As part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and 75th I-Day celebrations, @ASIGoI has made entry free for visitors/ tourists to all its protected monuments/sites across the country, from 5th-15th August, 2022,” Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy said in a tweet.

There are over 3,600 ASI-protected monuments in the country. Out of these, 116 monuments across 19 states are ticketed, including 17 in Uttar Pradesh, 16 in Maharashtra, 12 in Karnataka, 10 in Delhi, eight in Madhya Pradesh, seven in Tamil Nadu, and six in Gujarat.

This is done in view of celebrating 75 years of Independence and this comes under a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsv. India celebrates 75 years of independence under which many cultural programs and Har Ghar Tiranga schemes have also been implemented as a part to mark this programme and celebrate Independence Day.