In a major relief to photographers and historians, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has lifted a ban on photography inside centrally protected monuments.
The restrictions will remain in place only in the mausoleum at Taj Mahal, the Ajanta Caves and the Leh Palace.
This comes hours after PM Narendra Modi questioned the rules, saying prohibiting people from clicking photos wasn’t right.
What did PM Modi have to say about it?
Yesterday, while inaugurating ASI’s new headquarters, the ‘Dharohar Bhawan,’ at Tilak Marg in Delhi, Modi said, “Today, using space technology, a photograph can be taken of a scooter parked in a small lane of Delhi from thousands of miles away, but our monuments still display hoardings: ‘photography prohibited’.”
“The times have changed, so has the technology,” he added.
ASI’s order was out by the evening.
ASI order inspired by Modi’s vision: Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma
Inspired by the vision of hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji & his guidance this morning while inaugurating the new HQ of ASI, It has been decided to allow photography within the premises of all centrally protected monuments except Ajanta Caves, Leh Palace and mausoleum of TajMahal. pic.twitter.com/0pI3QV9gJj
— Dr. Mahesh Sharma (@dr_maheshsharma) July 12, 2018
