HAL, NCF and ASI sign MoA for Hampi, Taj Mahal and Bekal Fort heritage works
On 13 October 2026, HAL, the National Culture Fund and ASI signed an MoA for conservation at Hampi, Taj Mahal and Bekal Fort, with HAL support of Rs 23.60 crore.
Summary
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the National Culture Fund and the Archaeological Survey of India signed a Memorandum of Agreement in New Delhi on 13 October 2026 for heritage conservation and development at Hampi (Karnataka), the Taj Mahal in Agra (Uttar Pradesh) and Bekal Fort (Kerala). HAL accorded in-principle financial support of Rs 23.60 crore for FY 2026-27 to 2028-29. At UNESCO World Heritage Site Hampi, works include North and South Bazaar stretches of about 270 metres and 250 metres respectively, under ASI technical guidance.
Key facts
- Parties
- HAL, National Culture Fund, Archaeological Survey of India
- Sites
- Hampi (Karnataka); Taj Mahal (Agra, UP); Bekal Fort (Kerala)
- HAL support
- Rs 23.60 crore (FY 2026-27 to 2028-29)
- Hampi works
- North & South Bazaar areas (~270 m and ~250 m)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In October 2026, HAL–NCF–ASI MoA covered heritage works at which three sites?
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Correct answer: D — Hampi, Taj Mahal, Bekal Fort
How much in-principle financial support did HAL approve for the October 2026 NCF–ASI heritage MoA (FY 2026-27 to 2028-29)?
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Correct answer: A — Rs 23.60 crore