New Delhi : At a meeting held in Delhi on Tuesday, which was attended by high-ranking officials from the ASI (Archaeological Survey of India), police and bureaucrats, it was decided that the number of tourists visiting the Taj Mahal will be capped to 40,000 per day.
The decision comes as a part of the precautions being suggested keeping in mind environmental concerns and to avoid stampede-like situations, after a minor stampede happened at one of the entry gates of Taj Mahal, last Thursday.
There is currently no limit to the number of tourists visiting the Taj. It was reported earlier that a limit will be imposed to address concerns regarding maintenance of the monument.
Union tourism minister Mahesh Sharma was later apprised of the minutes of the meeting by the officials. The minister will take a final call on the matter.
Pricing of tickets for Indians was also discussed in the meeting. Children aged below 15 years won’t have to pay any fee for entering the complex. However, a zero-charge ticket will be issued to keep head count. Those who want to enter the main crypt will be required to pay Rs 100, while the entry ticket would be Rs 50 for those who don’t want to enter the crypt.
