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An Indian committee has approached government agency the Archeological Survey of India (ASI), to consider introducing a \u2018pay-as-you-wish ticketing\u2019 scheme at all ticketed ASI monuments across the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture\u2019s proposal noted that a minimum fee should remain in place, but the payment scheme would help to drive tourism and inspire visitors to contribute.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The ASI is responsible for more than 3650 ancient monuments, sites and remains across India. These can include temples, mosques, churches, tombs and palaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The committee also suggested that special tours at archaeological sites and monuments be introduced before and after regular hours, allowing for a higher fee to be charged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Ministry of Culture promised to examine the technical feasibility of introducing the \u2018pay-as-you-wish\u2019 system. However, The Ministry said that the current prices were already \u201cminimal\u201d and a further reduction in prices could be an issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Further recommendations from the committee included experimenting with ticket pricing or domestic and international tourists, with the aim of maximising revenue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The ASI may also consider a special discount for young international tourists as well as weekly passes for both domestic and foreign travellers, to encourage multiple visits to historical sites throughout their trip.<\/p>\n Image: Mohd Aram<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n