Question

HRIDAY (Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana) was launched on :

• A. 21 January 2015
• B. 24 May 2016
• C. 22 January 2015
• D. 25 September 2001

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 21 January 2015

• Launched By: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (then Ministry of Urban Development), Government of India.

• Objective: To preserve, revitalize, and holistically develop the soul and heritage character of historic cities in India.

• Focus Areas: Cleanliness, security, tourism infrastructure, accessibility, and heritage conservation in selected heritage towns.

• Initial 12 Target Cities: Ajmer, Amaravati, Amritsar, Badami, Dwarka, Gaya, Kanchipuram, Mathura, Puri, Varanasi, Velankanni, and Warangal.