As per the Ministry of Culture, more than 3,100 delegates from 195 countries had registered for the 10-day long event which is being held in India for the first time. The culture ministers of at least 30 countries are also likely to attend the convention. As part of the event, delegates will be taken to significant heritage sites in Delhi and other states. The ministry in collaboration with other ministries, departments and state authorities has planned visits to various monuments, museums, and heritage walks for them. The culture ministry is expecting that the foreign dignitaries and visitors coming to attend the meeting may stay after the event and visit significant historic monuments therefore the decision to waive ticket charges for the delegates has been taken. The exemption from entry fees at heritage sites and museums will continue till August 10.
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