Published 14:58 IST, June 7th 2020
Culture Ministry okays opening of over 3,000 ASI-maintained monuments from June 8
The Union Culture Ministry on Sunday approved the opening of its over 3,000 Archeological Survey of India monuments from June 8, Minister Prahlad Patel said.
- India News
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Reported by: Press Trust Of India
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The Union Culture Ministry on Sunday approved the opening of its over 3,000 Archeological Survey of India monuments from June 8, Minister Prahlad Patel said.
He said all coronavirus-related protocols issued by the Union Health Ministry will be followed by the monument authorities.
The 3,691 Centrally-protected monuments and archaeological sites maintained by the ASI were shut from March 17 in view of the COVID-19 crisis.
Sources said that e-tickets and wearing masks might be made the norm at such sites for visitors.
Updated 14:59 IST, June 7th 2020