New Delhi: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to allow free entry to women visiting protected monuments across the country, honouring them on International Women’s Day.
Not only can women see the monuments including Taj Mahal of Agra, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri but also the real graves of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz located in the basement.
This order has been issued by the ASI Joint Director General (monuments), M. Nambirajan. According to this order, Indian and foreign women tourists would be given free entry on International Women’s Day across all protected monuments and archaeological sites.
There are 3,691 monuments protected by the Central government under the Archaeological Survey of India. On Monday, there would be free entry for women to monuments like Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Sun Temple, Ellora caves, Khajuraho and Ajanta caves.
The main purpose of International Women’s Day is to make people aware of the honour and rights of women. Women are also honoured on this day in offices, schools, government institutions, etc. so that they could feel special on this day. Several programmes are also organised at various places across the country.
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