As the International Women's Day is observed on March 8 every year to salute the struggles of women, the Central government has announced a major gift to the women across the country. On March 8, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to allow free entry to women visiting protected monuments across the country.

This order has been issued by the ASI Joint Director General (monuments), M. Nambirajan. According to this order, Indian and foreign women tourists would be given free entry on International Women's Day across all protected monuments and archaeological sites.