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All ASI protected historical monuments and archaeological sites have been declared 'Polythene Free Zones'. An advisory has been issued to all state governments and Union territories to support ASI in keeping the monuments polythene free up to 300 meters from the protected boundaries (of the monuments).
This information was given by Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Dr. Mahesh Sharma while briefing the media persons on the various initiatives during Swachhata Pakhwada 16th - 30th September, 2016. He was addressing a joint press conference on "Swachh Bharat Mission" along with Minister for Rural Development and Drinking Water & Sanitation Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday.
He said the ministry has sanctioned Rs 350 crore to provide facilities like protected boundaries, toilets and disabled friendly access in all ASI protected monuments. Work has been awarded to PSUs like WAPCOS and TCIL. They have been directed to complete the work in the current financial year 2016-17.
This information was given by Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Dr. Mahesh Sharma while briefing the media persons on the various initiatives during Swachhata Pakhwada 16th - 30th September, 2016. He was addressing a joint press conference on "Swachh Bharat Mission" along with Minister for Rural Development and Drinking Water & Sanitation Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday.
He said the ministry has sanctioned Rs 350 crore to provide facilities like protected boundaries, toilets and disabled friendly access in all ASI protected monuments. Work has been awarded to PSUs like WAPCOS and TCIL. They have been directed to complete the work in the current financial year 2016-17.