Adopt A Heritage : Private Players to Boost Amenities

Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat’s ‘Adopt A Heritage 2.0’ (launched September 2023) has transformed visitor amenities at protected monuments through private participation. 

The Latest Numbers

According to official data released by the Ministry of Culture on March 19, 2026, the program has attracted a diverse range of corporate and non-profit partners :

Ease My Trip Foundation leads with 4 monuments: Agra Fort, Khajuraho’s Western Group of Temples, Konark Sun Temple, and Qutub Minar

Sabhyata Foundation follows with 4 Delhi monuments: Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Safdarjung Tomb, Purana Qila, and Humayun’s Tomb

Redtape Ltd has adopted 3 Delhi gateways: Delhi Gate, Kashmere Gate, and Mori Gate

Bisleri International Pvt Ltd has taken 3 water body sites: Padma and Rani Talabs at Ranthambore Fort, Baori Abaneri, Baori Neemrana

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company (CIFCL) has adopted 2 Tamil Nadu temples: Kailasanatha Temple (Kanchipuram) and Airavateswara Temple (Darasuram)

Dalmia Bharat Limited has adopted the iconic Red Fort

Inter Globe Aviation Pvt Ltd (Indigo) has adopted Tomb of Khan-i-Khana

JSW Foundation has adopted Kamalapur Museum in Karnataka

Tata Power Trading Pvt Ltd has adopted Hauz Khas monuments

Powerlinks Transmission Ltd has adopted Jantar Mantar

HEG Ltd has adopted the prehistoric Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka

       Take for B2B Fraternity:    

21 monuments upgraded with private funds. Better amenities = happier clients. B2B players can leverage improved infrastructure for premium packages and explore CSR partnership opportunities.