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Maidam - a Storehouse of Historical
Information
Archaeological Survey of India
would like a management plan
to be made, and there should
be no encroachment here in the
future. Keeping in mind the next
10-20 years we must ensure that
there are proper arrangements
for the tourists visiting Maidam.
Yadubir Singh Rawat So far as tourism development
Director General, Archaeological is concerned, this is a significant
achievement for the Northeast of
Survey of India
India. However, our utmost concern
is that the Maidam maintains its
current status. We should strive to
develop it accordingly. In this way
we can preserve them and also
boost tourism. The Ahom people
have a lot of respect in their hearts
for Maidam because these are
Charaideo Maidam has been the tombs of their ancestors. Due
included in the World Heritage to the emotional attachment of
Sites list. This is the reason why the Ahom people, it will be easier
people from not only India but to preserve Maidam, and the local
also from abroad will come to community is also extending full
see it. The site of Maidam is a cooperation and support for the
gorgeous valley, and not many preservation of Maidam.
people live there right now. At Ever since Maidam was
present, both the government of recognized as a world heritage
India and the state government site and the Prime Minister
have collectively maintained this mentioned it in his 'Mann ki Baat'
site very well. We want this effort program, people have been
to continue in the future. The rushing to learn about it. Let me
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