India, Feb. 16 -- With just one central and two state heritage sites adopted, the 'Adopt a Heritage Scheme' has garnered a low response in Maharashtra. The official from the state Archeology department highlighted the need for more efforts towards awareness drive and rethinking of revenue models to gain a better response for the scheme from various sectors of society.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has 3696 monuments under protection, which are spread, throughout the country. These monuments not only exhibit the rich cultural heritage of India but also play a significant role in fostering economic growth. To sustain the rich cultural legacy, the heritage sites require time-to-time enhancement of the amenities.

Considering this...