Adopt - A - Monument (AAM)

Rajasthan – the royal land of Incredible India remarkably symbolizes vibrant attires, charming people, enriched culture and magnificent heritage.

Intricately crafted forts, palaces, temples and buildings are an inseparable part of the state’s historical heritage. The breathtaking beauty of historical edifices leaves spectators spellbound and persuades them to visit the state again and again. These monuments bear a testimony to the glorious past of Rajasthan and epitomize its gallant tradition.

Rajasthan’s historical structures have been enduring the heat of sun, drops of rain and shivers of winter with every change in season. And with the passage of time, some monuments too have weathered standing today in fragile condition. The government of Rajasthan has been continually making efforts to preserve this valuable legacy of past. Over the years, many conservation works have been undertaken by the state government to protect and maintain the ancient monuments. But the task has been colossal.

To preserve the rich heritage, Government of Rajasthan has called upon NRIs, Non-resident Rajasthanis, Individuals, Organisations and Corporate houses to sponsor the conservation works of fragile monuments. Adopt- a-Monument scheme of Rajasthan government has been launched as an instrument of public-private participation for preserving this rich heritage. The scheme envisages adoption of a monument by any person with a view to restoring and thereafter maintaining it for a period of 10 years in accordance with a conservation plan drawn by the Dept. for Art & Culture.

Under the scheme, state government has created a Heritage Fund to finance the different conservation projects. Individuals and business houses can make contributions to this fund to support the endeavours of the state. Rajasthan government offers an exceptional publicity mileage to the donors through the plaques advertising their contribution on the site. Corporate houses too can project their donations in their advertisements. On one hand, a high level steering committee of government ensures the regular supervision of the sponsored conservation projects; while on the other; yearly audit reports guarantee the rightful use of the donated fund.

Reaching out to people, the government has initiated the process of seeking public co-operation for heritage conservation. Undoubtedly, adoption of monuments by private entities would strengthen Rajasthan Government’s resolve to preserve our historical treasure of heritage monuments for the future generations.