Sure, municipal corporations or other government departments sponsor the monument’s light bills sometimes. But mostly, it’s the ASI that pays. The ASI is a government agency that has a distinct identity from the ministry itself. Note: Who pays the bills for monuments
Monuments are exempted from property taxes as well unless states change their mind on this. But the Uttar Pradesh government (through the UP Municipal Corporation Act, 1959) has exempted monuments from tax. So, there’s no question of the ASI having to pay it up.
Hold on, don’t scoff at this technique just yet. Mindful spending means spending with purpose. Every time you take out your wallet or add a thing to your shopping cart, ask yourself if it aligns with your long-term goals. If you need it ASAP, sure, go ahead and make that purchase. But if it’s not something that you need right now, just take a moment and ask this simple question — Is this something that you can do without?
Alternatively, you could also take some time out this weekend to match how your spending aligns with your values and goals. What do you want to spend money on? And why do you want to do it? Once you get to this bit, you create a positive feedback loop every time you spend on something that aligns with your values, instead of a negative emotion associated with a restrictive budget