Qutub Minar named Best Monument for Differently-abled
Qutub Minar has bagged the top award in the differently-abled friendly monument category at the National Tourism Awards. The awards were presented by Union Tourism Minister K J Alphons at a ceremony held at the Vigyan Bhavan.
Qutbu’d-Din Aibak laid the foundation of the Minar in AD 1199, to which subsequent additions were made by his successor Iltutmish and Firoz Shah Tughlak. The 73-metre tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at Qutub Minar has made best possible efforts to provide amenities to the differently-abled at a World Heritage Site.
Barrier free movement is ensured by providing ramps, separate toilet for Divyang tourists are available. Braille signage, Sign Language film,tactile path near exit and Braille booklets are also made available to facilitate Divyang tourists over Qutb Complex.