Team News Riveting
New Delhi, December 20
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the ministry of Culture has removed the cap on the number of visitors to its Centrally Protected monuments and sites.
This is as per the latest communication on the updated standard operation procedures (SOPs) for the centrally protected monuments and sites, issued by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on December 18, 2020 to the Regional Directors and Superintending Archaeologists.
However, the total number of visitors to be allowed per day would be decided by the Superintending Archaeologist with the concurrence of the respective District Magistrate, who is the chairman of the District Disaster Management Committee of the district.
The SOP further states that selling of physical tickets may be resumed where there are problems in QR code and network. Sound and light show would also be resumed.
Except the above modifications, all other provisions specified in SOPs dated July 2, 2020 shall be in effect until further order.
The communication also states that all centrally protected monuments and sites shall continue to be bound by the COVID-19 related protocols issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Culture as also any specific orders of the State and District administration.
