The Archaeological Survey of India has banned the use of selfie sticks at its 46 site museums across the country. The move was taken after people taking selfies get too close to artefacts, causing damage.
¡°Selfie sticks are strictly not permitted on the museum premises,¡± states the Photography/ Filming Policy for the Archaeological Site Museums of the Archaeological Survey of India.
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Remember to drop your selfie sticks at the baggage counter next time you visit museums like Taj Museum in Agra, the Indian War Memorial Museum in Delhi, Archaeological Museums in Konarak, Hampi and others across the country.
¡°Times are changing and at every site, there are people with mobile phones and taking pictures freely. There are people even shooting inside the monuments, so a decision was taken by the ASI to put in place some restrictions,¡± said ASI Director Dr K Lourdusamy.