Mint Explainer: Is India spending enough to protect its cultural heritage?
· livemint.com
The ASI's expenditure on monument conservation, which peaked at ₹444 crore in FY24, has declined, even in popular tourist areas. This raises questions on India's ability to effectively conserve cultural heritage and attract foreign visitors, especially as arrivals decline.
What else is the tourism ministry doing to promote tourism and India’s cultural heritage?
The ministry announced two significant measures just this month. At...