Visitors will soon be allowed to get a bird’s eye view of the capital city from the top of the Qutub Minar, thanks to Jagmohan, union minister for tourism and culture. He has asked the Archeological Survey of India to complete all pending work within the next three months to allow visitors access inside the Qutub Minar, the 13th century heritage monument, now synonymous with Delhi. Landscaping work, in the line of Red Fort, both inside and outside the restored monument is in the offing. According to sources in the ministry, initially visitors will be allowed access till the first floor, while other floors will be opened in phases. Apart from the entry fee charged, there will be a separate fee for entering inside the tower, which will in all probability be Rs 5 for Indian tourists and US$ 5 for foreigners. Reportedly, during his recent visit to the Qutub complex, the minister pulled up the ASI officers for ignoring the upkeep of the monument. Irked by the ramshackle shops near the entry gate of the monument, the minister, known for his principle of clean civic governance, ordered immediate removal of such stalls, for building a paid parking lot and for landscaping of the area. What’s important, the minister has given a green signal to CPWD to go ahead with the illumination plans and ordered ASI to pay the bill. It may be recalled that elaborate illumination of the Qutub was on hold for quite some time for want of sponsors. Further, the minister has also come up with an elaborate development plan for the Humayun Tomb and its vicinity.