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PANJIM: Six destinations in Goa are among the the 90-odd tourist attractions in India that are up for corporate adoption.
Two companies shortlisted to be ‘Monument Mitras’ in Goa are Drishti Lifesaving Private Ltd and V-Resorts.
The ‘Adopt a Heritage’ project aims to develop the monuments, heritage and tourist sites across India by inviting corporate entities, public sector companies or individuals to ‘adopt’ them for a period of five years.
In phase II of the project Old Goa Church Cluster, Aguada Fort and Light House, Morjim Beach, Chapora Fort and Cabo De Rama Fort in South Goa are to be adopted by Drishti Lifesaving Private Ltd. While in Phase III Basilica Bom Jesus, Goa will be adopted by V-Resorts. Dalmia Bharat group has adopted Delhi’s iconic Red Fort under the same project.
