The ASI's expenditure on monument conservation, which peaked at ₹444 crore in FY24, has declined, even in popular tourist areas. This raises questions on India's ability to effectively conserve cultural heritage and attract foreign visitors, especially as arrivals decline.
The ASI's expenditure on monument conservation, which peaked at ₹444 crore in FY24, has declined, even in popular tourist areas. This raises questions on India's ability to effectively conserve cultural heritage and attract foreign visitors, especially as arrivals decline.
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The ASI's expenditure on monument conservation, which peaked at ₹444 crore in FY24, has declined, even in popular tourist areas. This raises questions on India's ability to effectively conserve cultural heritage and attract foreign visitors, especially as arrivals decline.
