AAI, NCF, ASI MoU for digital upgradation of ASI

A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Airports Authority of India (AAI), National Culture Fund (NCF) and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on June 2, 2023 for Digital Up gradation of The ASI Hampi Museum, Kaamalpura, Karnataka. AAI would be funding this project as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility.  AAI has agreed to support the project with a contribution of Rs. 277.83lakhs. The project aims at upgrading and enhancing the Hampi museum using state-of-the-art digital technologies:  interactive and immersive experiences to further increase footfall and educate the tourists about the glory of Hampi. Hampi, the ancient capital city of the Vijayanagar Empire and UNESCO world heritage site, draws close to six lakh visitors annually, including a sizable number of foreign tourists. There are multiple intriguing facets to the history, such as the timeline of its growth and expansion, the social life of its inhabitants including their traditions and festivals and the architectural and artistic marvels of the Vijayanagara period.