Tourists visiting Taj Mahal will be able to enjoy Internet through Wi-Fi for free for 30 minutes. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has collaborated with state-run telecom services provider BSNL for the service, which will be launched by Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday.

Post the 30-minute usage, any browsing will be chargeable.

The launch is a part of the Narendra Modi led government’s initiative to provide Wi-Fi hot spots in cities with population of over 10 lakh and in tourist centres, under the Digital India programme. In February, wi-fi facility was launched by BSNL at Dashashwamedh Ghat and Shitala Ghats of Varanasi.

ASI has identified 25 spots, including Fatehpur Sikri, Sarnath Temple, Konark Temple, Khajurao, which are also likely to become public WiFi hotspots.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National / by Staff Reporter / New Delhi – June 15th, 2015