ASI to open retailers at 84 monuments to promote replicas of heritage websites
Express News Service
NEW DELHI: The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) will arrange memento outlets at 84 monuments from the place it plans to promote replicas of highlighted options of heritage websites, architectural fragments, essential sculptures, artifacts of antiquarian worth and totally different merchandise of the states chosen below the Centre’s ‘One District One Product’ scheme.
According to ASI — the nationwide watchdog of three,697 monuments — this can present a possibility for the cultural and inventive industries to work intently with the monuments. The ASI has been deliberating the coverage to introduce top quality memento outlets at monuments of nationwide significance for the previous two years.
“The souvenir shops intend to provide a visitor experience that the people of India can engage with in order to connect with their heritage. Souvenir varieties will range from replicas of highlighted features of heritage sites. Besides replicas, this souvenir shop can serve as a playground for creative ideas where craftspeople, artisans, corporate conglomerates, boutique manufacturers and startups can participate in manufacturing items that speak directly to India’s culture,” stated the tradition ministry.
The 84 monuments embody Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Ajanta and Ellora caves, Tipu Sultan Palace, Gwalior Fort, Red Fort, Jantar Mantar and Purana Quila. Earlier, the memento outlets primarily served because the sale counter of ASI publications. “The scope of the souvenirs will be defined by the ASI with academic support,” stated the ministry officers. The ASI has already invited Expression of Interest to nominate an company to run memento retailers.
NEW DELHI: The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) will arrange memento outlets at 84 monuments from the place it plans to promote replicas of highlighted options of heritage websites, architectural fragments, essential sculptures, artifacts of antiquarian worth and totally different merchandise of the states chosen below the Centre’s ‘One District One Product’ scheme.
According to ASI — the nationwide watchdog of three,697 monuments — this can present a possibility for the cultural and inventive industries to work intently with the monuments. The ASI has been deliberating the coverage to introduce top quality memento outlets at monuments of nationwide significance for the previous two years.
“The souvenir shops intend to provide a visitor experience that the people of India can engage with in order to connect with their heritage. Souvenir varieties will range from replicas of highlighted features of heritage sites. Besides replicas, this souvenir shop can serve as a playground for creative ideas where craftspeople, artisans, corporate conglomerates, boutique manufacturers and startups can participate in manufacturing items that speak directly to India’s culture,” stated the tradition ministry.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );
The 84 monuments embody Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Ajanta and Ellora caves, Tipu Sultan Palace, Gwalior Fort, Red Fort, Jantar Mantar and Purana Quila. Earlier, the memento outlets primarily served because the sale counter of ASI publications. “The scope of the souvenirs will be defined by the ASI with academic support,” stated the ministry officers. The ASI has already invited Expression of Interest to nominate an company to run memento retailers.
