Lok Sabha Question No. 436 (STARRED), answered on 2018-03-26
Subject: Conservation of Chittorgarh Fort
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. † *436 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2018

## CONSERVATION OF CHITTORGARH FORT

- † *436     SHRI  CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: SHRI  RAMDAS  C. TADAS:

Will the Minister  of  CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of innovative measures/steps adopted by the Government for the conservation  of  heritage  sites  and  forts  of  historical  importance  in  the country;
- (b) the  details  of  the works/projects  sanctioned  for conservation/preservation of  the  Chittorgarh  Fort  during  the  last  three  years  along  with  the  present status thereof;
- (c) whether  any outline for the development/conservation of the said Fort has been prepared by the Government for future in view of its importance;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR  ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE.

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (e) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. † *436 FOR 26.06.2018

- (a) Conservation work of  monuments  is a continuous process where first preference is given to traditional methods and techniques used in the original construction of the heritage sites/forts/historical monuments. However, recourse to modern technology is taken to ensure structural stability wherever such need arises.  All conservation works are undertaken as per ASI's adopted National Policy for Conservation  of Monuments and Archaeological Sites and other international charters and guidelines.
- (b) The  details  of  conservation  works  executed  during  the  last  three  years  at Chittorgarh Fort alongwith the status is given in Annexure.
- (c) The conservation programme of Chittorgarh Fort is reviewed regularly wherein
- to completed  works  are  dropped  and  new  works  are  incorporated  as  per  the
- (e) requirements at  monuments  and availability of resources.

## Annexure referred to in reply to part (b) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question No. †*436 for 26.03.2018 DETAILS OF CONSERVATION WORKS EXECUTED DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS ALONG WITH THE STATUS AT CHITTAURGARH FORT.

## (A) Financial Year 2014-15

Amount in Rs.

|   S. No. | Name of work                                                                                                                                                     | Estimated amount   | Expenditure incurred   | Status of the work   |
|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|------------------------|----------------------|
|        1 | S/R to old Railing/Jali Railing and incresing the height of Draf wall the Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                                    | 4916000/-          | 3596564/-              | Completed            |
|        2 | S/R to Construction of Masonery pedstal of loose Architectural fragments near Vijay Stambh, at Chittaurgarh Fort.                                                | 2903400/-          | 1970202/-              | Completed            |
|        3 | S/R to Construction of Masonery pedstal for loose scurption at Top Khana Chittaurgarh, Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                       | 3470000/-          | 2918830/-              | Completed            |
|        4 | S/R to Construction of M.S. Grill to the Display of Architectural Fragemants and to protected area in the Vijay Stambh at Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh | 3967400/-          | 3624643/-              | Completed            |
|        5 | S/R Manpura-Bhanpura Haveli at Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                                                            | 4982930/-          | 1098993/-              | Continued            |
|        6 | S/R to Ghee Tail Baori at Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                                                                 | 4874300/-          | 1701969/-              | Continued            |
|        7 | S/R to Kumbha Palace at Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                                                                   | 4456000/-          | 1096316/-              | Continued            |
|        8 | S/R to Damaged/Fallen fortification wall near More Magri at Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                               | 6426000/-          | 947301/-               | Continued            |

## (B) Financial Year 2015-16                                                                                          Amount in Rs.

|   S. No. | Name of work                                                                                                                                                                                          | Estimated amount   | Expenditure incurred   | Status of the work   |
|----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|------------------------|----------------------|
|        1 | S/R Manpura-Bhanpura Haveli at Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                                                                                                 | 4982930/-          | 1639600/-              | Completed            |
|        2 | S/R to Ghee Tail Baori at Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                                                                                                      | 4874300/-          | 2587482/-              | Completed            |
|        3 | S/R to Kumbha Palace at Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                                                                                                        | 4456000/-          | 2226858/-              | Completed            |
|        4 | S/R to Damaged/Fallen fortification wall near More Magri at Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                                                                    | 6426000/-          | 2743855/-              | Completed            |
|        5 | S/R to Surface and condition Mapping documentation of Chittaurgarh fort And Acquiring Tools and plan required for execution of work.                                                                  | 7995000/-          | 3593524/-              | Completed            |
|        6 | S/R to Development of Area between Kumbha Palace and Vijay Stambh Ph. I, Clearance of dabries and removal of vegetation form tel baori and surrounding area at Chittaurgarh fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh | 7320000/-          | 2620718/-              | Completed            |
|        7 | S/R to Fencing of protected area from the rear gate of vijay stambh to Kumbhashyam temple (A) and from Kalika Mata Mandir to Padmini Palace.                                                          | 6439000/-          | 5582556/-              | Completed            |
|        8 | S/R to Restoration of Nagina Moti Bazar and the Adjecent fortification at Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                                                      | 4310000/-          | 1878285/-              | Continued            |
|        9 | S/R to Conservation of Ghee Tail Baori phase IInd Restoration western wall and the outer area of Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                               | 4799000/-          | 934342/-               | Continued            |

## (C) Financial Year 2016-17                                                                                 Amount in Rs.

|   S. No. | Name of work                                                                                                                            | Estimated amount   | Expenditure incurred   | Status of the work   |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|------------------------|----------------------|
|        1 | S/R to Restoration of Nagina Moti Bazar and the Adjecent fortification at Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh                        | 4310000/-          | 1397345/-              | Completed            |
|        2 | S/R to Conservation of Ghee Tail Baori phase IInd Restoration western wall and the outer area of Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh | 4799000/-          | 1312073/-              | Continued            |
|        3 | S/R to Restoration of Rubble pathway near Suraj Pole Phase -I Distt. Chittaurgarh.                                                      | 2037327/-          | 13327/-                | Continued            |

NB.:   S/R - Special Repairs.