Union Government has decided to open all the Centrally protected monuments by completely abiding safety protocols from Monday. Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel said that only those monuments and museums which are in the non-containment zone will be open for visitors.
He said, all Centrally protected monuments and sites will be bound by the protocols like sanitization, social distancing and other health protocols issued by the Health Ministry. Mr Patel said, any specific orders of the State and District Administration shall also be strictly implemented.
A total of three thousand 691 Centrally protected monuments comes under Archaeological Survey of India. Out of which, 820 Centrally protected monuments which have places of worship were opened on 8th of last month.
The entry tickets will be issued by e-mode only and no physical tickets will be issued until further order. The visitors have to follow social distancing and use of face cover or mask is mandatory. No group photography is allowed within the premises. Thermal scanning provisions and hand hygiene at the entrance is mandatory. Only asymptomatic persons are allowed. No food and eatables will be allowed inside the premises. At the parking and cafeteria only digital payment is allowed.