Audio-Guide System at Historical Monuments

LOK SABHA

The Government has decided to install audio-guide system in Lal Qila and Taj Mahal after its installation in Qutub Minar in view of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games to enable the tourists to get comprehensive information about the history of the said monuments. Minister of state for Planning and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V. Narayanasamy informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply today that Expression of Interest have already been received from reputed agencies having expertise in audio guide systems for all the World heritage Sites in the country including Red Fort and Taj Mahal. This facility would be in place at these two monuments by September 2010, well before the Commonwealth Games 2010.

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