Adarsh Smarak Scheme

Q.  Which of the following is/are true about Adarsh Smarak Scheme?

1) In Adarsh Smarak Scheme, 25 monuments have been selected for up-gradation of tourist related amenities.
2) Brihadeshwar Temple, Thanjavur is not among the 25.
- Published on 20 Apr 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 1
 
The Archaeological Survey of India has identified 25 monuments for Adarsh Smarak Scheme for upgradation of tourist related amenities. These monuments would be provided necessary tourist facilities including wi-fi, security, signages, encroachment free area, interpretation centres showing short films about the importance of monuments and signboards of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan mentioning the slogan ‘Swachh Smarak: Swachh Bharat’. The salient features of the scheme are as under:
  • To make monument visitor friendly.
  • To upgrade/provide wash rooms, drinking water, signages, cafeteria and wi-fi facility
  • To provide Interpretation and audio-video centres
  • To streamline waste water and garbage disposal and rain water harvesting system
  • To make monument accessible to differently abled
  • To implement Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

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