Google-ASI Deal for Virtual Tour of 280 Monuments

Google has tied up with Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for 360 degree virtual tour of 280-odd monuments across the country, an official of the tech giant said.
●    ASI had given the permission to Google for creating the virtual tour, which would be available in the maps.
●    Some of the major monuments are Taj Mahal, Victoria Memorial and the ruins of Hampi, he said, adding eight were from Kolkata.
●    Google has launched an array of products in India like offline view of maps, live traffic alerts and inclusion of unknown places on the maps by local guides.
●    Mr Gupta said one billion people across the globe were using Google maps and India was among the top five.