Published: 6 January 2026PIBGeneral
ASI Enables Online Ticket Booking for 170+ Monuments and Museums on ONDC Network
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, enabled online ticket booking for more than 170 centrally protected monuments and museums through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) on January 6, 2026. Both domestic and international visitors can now book entry tickets through multiple ONDC-enabled digital platforms.
Tickets are available through platforms like Highway Delite, Pelocal's WhatsApp-based ticketing, and Abhee by Mondee. Indian visitors receive a ₹5 discount per ticket while foreign nationals get a ₹50 concession. The initiative eliminates dependence on a single portal, strengthening transparency through an open, interoperable system. ONDC was launched in April 2022 under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce, to democratize digital commerce. The integration covers iconic sites including the Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, and Red Fort.
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On January 6, 2026, the Archaeological Survey of India enabled online ticket booking for over 170 centrally protected monuments and museums via the Open Network for Digital Commerce. Platforms include Highway Delite, Pelocal, and Abhee by Mondee; Indian visitors get ₹5 discount and foreigners ₹50 concession, strengthening interoperable digital access.
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How many ASI monuments and museums are now available for online ticket booking on ONDC?
Explanation · Correct answer AASI enabled online ticket booking for more than 170 centrally protected monuments and museums on ONDC.
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What online ticketing change did ASI enable on January 7, 2026?
The Archaeological Survey of India enabled online ticket booking for more than 170 centrally protected monuments and museums through the ONDC network.
Who can use the ONDC-enabled ticket booking platforms for ASI sites?
Both domestic and international visitors can book entry tickets through multiple ONDC-enabled digital platforms.
Which ticketing platforms and concessions were mentioned for ASI sites?
Tickets are available through platforms such as Highway Delite, Pelocal's WhatsApp-based ticketing, and Abhee by Mondee. Indian visitors receive a ₹5 discount per ticket, while foreign nationals get a ₹50 concession.
How does ONDC integration change access to monuments like the Taj Mahal?
The initiative eliminates dependence on a single portal and strengthens transparency through an open, interoperable system. The integration covers iconic sites including the Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, and Red Fort.
