A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the content was signed between Samsung India and UNESCO MGIEP to launch virtual reality content and 360-degree videos on Indian heritage sites.
Samsung India has entered into a partnership with UNESCO MGIEP (Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development) to launch 360 video and Virtual Reality (VR) content of two magnificent Indian heritage sites, the Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha and Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
Samsung India may take up more sites to develop 360 video and VR content in future and The project will provide experiential educational content to students across the country
VR content will also be provided to the Union Ministry of Tourism and State Tourism Boards to be used for tourism promotion in India and across the world.