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HAL Partners for Conservation and Visitor Amenities at Taj Mahal, Hampi and Bekal Fort
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News18•13-10-2026, 23:45
HAL Partners for Conservation and Visitor Amenities at Taj Mahal, Hampi and Bekal Fort
- •State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has partnered with the National Culture Fund and the Archaeological Survey of India for heritage conservation.
- •A Memorandum of Agreement was signed at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi in the presence of Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal.
- •HAL has provided in-principle approval for financial support of Rs 23.60 crore for projects spanning the financial years 2026-27 to 2028-29.
- •The conservation and visitor amenity enhancement projects will cover the Taj Mahal, the Hampi ruins, and Bekal Fort.
- •All projects will be executed under the technical guidance and supervision of the ASI to preserve India's cultural legacy.
Key Questions Answered
The conservation and visitor amenity enhancement work covers the Taj Mahal, the Hampi ruins in Karnataka, and Bekal Fort in Kerala.
HAL has given in-principle approval for financial support totaling Rs 23.60 crore to be used across the financial years 2026-27 to 2028-29.
The National Culture Fund facilitates the implementation of these projects by partnering with the government, the corporate sector, HAL, and the Archaeological Survey of India.
