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.