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  • Bisleri partners with ASI to restore water bodies at India’s heritage sites

    Bisleri partners with ASI to restore water bodies at India’s heritage sites

    MUMBAI : Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. has embarked on a visionary collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Adopt a Heritage 2.0 Programme, uniting heritage conservation with sustainable water stewardship. This landmark partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), was signed by ASI director Zulfeqar Ali and Bisleri CEO Angelo George, with the agreement ceremoniously exchanged between ASI director general Yadubir Singh Rawat and George.

    As part of ‘Bisleri’s Nayi Umeed’ CSR initiative, the project will initially focus on revitalising four significant water bodies: Chand Baori in Abhaneri, the baori at Neemrana, Padma and Rani talabs at Ranthambore fort, and Budha Budhi pond at Kalinjar fort. Restoration efforts will include desilting, cleaning, ecological rejuvenation, and landscaping, ensuring minimal disruption to these historic sites. Informative signages will also be installed to enhance visitor experience and community engagement.

    George stated, “At Bisleri, we are committed to sustainability and cultural preservation. This collaboration with ASI reflects our dedication to protecting India’s rich heritage while ensuring the conservation of vital water resources for future generations.” 

  • Ravi Shankar Prasad to inaugurate free Wi-fi connection for tourists at Taj Mahal

    Ravi Shankar Prasad to inaugurate free Wi-fi connection for tourists at Taj Mahal

    NEW DELHI: Within days of Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad’s announcement about strengthening broadband base throughout the country, BSNL has said visitors to the Taj Mahal in Agra will get free Wi-Fi internet facility across the sprawling campus for 30 minutes from 16 June.

     

    However, any browsing or usage like downloading, surfing after this period would invite charges at Rs 30 an hour, a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited official said.

     

    The trials have been completed and the service will be launched by Prasad in Agra on 16 June.

     

    While the bandwidth is being provided by BSNL, the system integrator – Bengaluru based Quadgen – is providing the wireless support.

     

    Due to security and other reasons, the ASI has only permitted the Wi-Fi availability in a radius of 30 metres from the main gate of the Taj Mahal, officials further said.

     

    Millions of domestic and foreign tourists visit the Taj Mahal, often considered as the epitome of love as it was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

     

    The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had requested the BSNL to work on the project to start the facility in the complex. Wi-Fi internet facility at public places in Agra is currently available only at the Agra Cantonment railway station.

     

    If the trials are successful, BSNL may extend the facility to Fatehpur Sikri as well.