Which of the following statement is correct in respect of 'Monument Mitra Scheme' launched by Ministry of Culture?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The Secretary of the Ministry of Culture Govind Mohan announced in Jan 2023 that the government is to hand over around 1,000 monuments under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India to the private sector for their upkeep under the Monument Mitra Scheme. Corporate entities will take over the monuments as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility. Under the scheme, monument amenities will be revamped by the private sector.