Children first learn about history through their textbooks. Not everyone of them visits these places physically. Experiencing heritage beyond books is equally important. To help children connect with Delhi’s rich past, the government is launching a passport-style booklet that encourages them to visit heritage sites across the capital. Read to know more!
Delhi Government To Launch Passport-Style Booklet
The Delhi Government has come up with an interactive idea to encourage children to visit heritage sites. According to this, kids from Classes 4 to 6 will get a passport-style booklet. This booklet will encourage them to visit important heritage sites across the capital. As per NDTV, the programme is being developed by the Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC) in collaboration with the Education Department.
This initiative is expected to launch after August 15 and will continue for the next six months. What will excite children is that this booklet will look like a real passport. It will feature the student’s photograph and basic details on the first page. The remaining pages will include information about 23 selected heritage sites in Delhi, along with space for stamps that students can collect during their visits.
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What Does The List Of 23 Heritage Sites Include?
The list of 23 locations will include forts, tombs, stepwells, ancient structures, and museums. Officials have also revealed that sites such as the National Museum will be part of the programme. NDTV reported that students who visit any of the listed monuments will receive a stamp in their booklet. For the stamping process, special arrangements will be made at the participating sites.
The passports will be distributed through schools with the support of the Education Department and School Management Committees. The government believes that families will take their children to these heritage sites on weekends and holidays, as entry for this age group is mostly free.
After successfully collecting stamps from all 23 locations, students will need to submit their completed passports to the Central Reservation System (CRS) office. After the six-month campaign ends, the tourism department will select winners through a draw. Selected students will receive awards and prize money.
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FAQs
What is passport-like booklet in Delhi?
The passport-like booklet is a special booklet for Delhi students that helps them explore 23 heritage sites and collect stamps during their visits.
For whom Delhi is launching passport-like booklet?
Delhi is launching the passport-like booklet for students of Classes 4 to 6 to encourage them to explore heritage sites across the capital.
What happens after students complete all 23 heritage site visits?
Students who complete visits to all 23 heritage sites and submit their passport will be eligible for awards and prize money through a draw.