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No diesel, petrol vehicles to be allowed at Khajuraho People visiting the famed Khajuraho temples, known for their erotic sculptures, can travel to the site now in special battery-powered vehicles - a step taken to protect the World Heritage structure from pollution. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to ban the entry of vehicles powered by petrol and diesel to the temples once the construction of a concrete two-lane road is complete. It is expected to be completed by March-end. The battery-operated vehicles will run from the entrance to the shrine. The two-lane road will be decorated with colourful stones and a walkway will also be laid. The Khajuraho group of temples is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts thousands of national and international tourists every year. |
