Lok Sabha Question No. 3417 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-09
Subject: Conservation of Chittorgarh Fort
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Chandra Prakash Joshi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. † 3417 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2021

## CONSERVATION OF CHITTORGARH FORT

## † 3417. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the  works  carried  out  by  the  Government  for  the  conservation  of  forts  of Rajasthan during the last five years;
- (b) the amount utilized for the said work; and
- (c) the proposal of the Government  for Chittorgarh Fort (Durg) in coming days?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) List of works carried out by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for the structural
- & conservation,  chemical  preservation,  restoration  and  environmental  development
- (b) for the forts in Rajasthan is at Annexure-I.   The expenditure incurred for these forts for the last five years is given in Annexure-II
- (c) Proposals for the conservation of Chittorgarh Fort (Durg) are  as given below:-

|   S. No. | Name of Works                                                                                                                               |
|----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Restoration and Conservation work of Chatrang Kund.                                                                                         |
|        2 | Rain Water Harvesting conservation and development of Hathi kund Phase II.                                                                  |
|        3 | Construction of Grill fencing, Toilet Block, Drinking water, Parking, Clock room, Publication counter, Ticket Counter & Information centre. |

Annexure - I

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) & (b) OF THE LOK SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3417 FOR 09.08.2021

## The Works Carried out by the Government for the Conservation of forts under Rajasthan Under Jurisdiction of Jodhpur Circle & Jaipur Circle

| Sl. No.   | Name of Works                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Years   |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
|           | Chittaurgarh Fort                                                                                                                                                                                                                |         |
| 1         | Manpura-Bhanpura Haveli at Chittaurgarh Fort Distt. . Chittaurgarh                                                                                                                                                               | 2014-16 |
| 2         | Ghee Tail Baori at Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. . Chittaurgarh                                                                                                                                                                      | 2014-16 |
| 3         | Conservation of Ghee Tail Baori Phase llnd Restoration western wall and the outer area of Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. . Chittaurgarh                                                                                               | 2015-18 |
| 4         | Kumbha Palace at Chittaurgarh Fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                                                                                                                                          | 2014-16 |
| 5         | Damaged/ Fallen fortification wall near More Magri at Chittaurgarh fort, Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                                                                                                     | 2014-16 |
| 6         | Surface and condition Mapping documentation of chittaurgarh fort and Acquiring Tools and Plan required for execution of work.                                                                                                    | 2015-16 |
| 7         | Development of Area between Kumbha palace and Vijya stambh ph.1, clearance of dabries and removal of vegetation from tel baori and surrounding area at chittaurgarh fort, distt. Chittaurgarh                                    | 2015-16 |
| 8         | Restoration of Nagina Moti Bazar and the Adjecent fortification at Chittaurgarh fort Distt Chittaurgarh                                                                                                                          | 2015-17 |
| 9         | Restoretion of Rubble Pathway near Suraj Pole - Phase - I Distt.Chittourgarh                                                                                                                                                     | 2016-18 |
| 10        | Providing and Relaying Damaged approach flag stone pathway in Kumbha Palace Complay at chittourgarh fort Distt.Chittourgarh.                                                                                                     | 2017-19 |
| 11        | Providing and laying approach pathway from Padmani Mahal back side entrance gate in Garden complex at world Heritage & Adarsh Smarak, Chittorgarh.                                                                               | 2017-19 |
| 12        | Providing and laying approach pathway from Shringar Chauri Horticulture entrance gate Bhama shah's Haveli, world Heritage and Adarsh Smarak, Chittorgarh.                                                                        | 2018-20 |
| 13        | construction and development of Hathi Kund and Khatan Baori at Chittaurgarh Fort Distt. Chittaurgarh                                                                                                                             | 2018-21 |
| 14        | M.S. Grill fencing with drawf wall and conservation of Jauhar Sathal and Sati Gate complex, near Vijay Stambh at Chittaurgarh Fort Distt Chittaurgarh                                                                            | 2019-20 |
| 15        | Restoration of the rubble Pathway near Suraj Pol Phase II at Chittaurgarh Fort Adarsh Monument Distt Chittaurgarh                                                                                                                | 2019-20 |
| 16        | Restoration and conservation of Ratan Singh palace & outer fallen wall and other portion at Chittaurgarh Fort                                                                                                                    | 2018-19 |
| 17        | Providing & Fixing the Signages at access point on Highway/Road and temple complex, CNB, Benches and Dustbins at world Heritage and A.S. Chittorgarh Fort.                                                                       | 2018-19 |
| 18        | Kumbhalgarh Fort Kitchen and stables near Badal mahal at kumbhalgarh mahal at kumhalgarh fort Rajsamand                                                                                                                          | 2015-17 |
| 19        | Remodeling of two quarters of row of quarters intoilet blocks at kumbhalgarh Fourt Distt. Rajsmand.                                                                                                                              | 2015-17 |
| 20        | Fencing of protected area from the rear gate of vijay stambh kumbhashyam temple (A) and from kalika maa Mandir padmini palace                                                                                                    | 2015-16 |
| 21        | Consolidation of rubble structures around Golerao Group of tmeple kumbhalgarh fort Distt. Rajsamand                                                                                                                              | 2016-19 |
| 22        | General Cleaning and Sweeping of Kumbhalgarh fort, Distt. Rajsamand                                                                                                                                                              | 2017-19 |
| 23        | Pointing work of inner side fortification wall from Ram Pol at Vedi temple at Kumbhalgarh Fort, Distt. Rajsmand                                                                                                                  | 2017-18 |
| 24        | Maintenance and general up keeping of toilet block at Kumbhalgarh fort, Distt. Rajsamand                                                                                                                                         | 2017-18 |
| 25        | Construction of Masonry Pedetal and Systematic display of loose architectural fragments/Sculptures of Goleaorao Group of temple at Kumbhalgarh Fort. Distt.Rajsamand                                                             | 2017-19 |
| 26        | Development and Consolidation of Baman Baori at Kumbhalgarh fort Distt. Rajsamand                                                                                                                                                | 2017-20 |
| 27        | Providing approach Pathway from Bari Vijay Pol (adjoining outer site of fortication wall) for Movement of visitors and local residents at Kumbhalgarh fort Distt. Rajsamand                                                      | 2017-20 |
| 28        | Repairing and Repointing of existing Pathway form Rampol Badal Mahal at Kumbhalgarh fort Distt. Rajsamand                                                                                                                        | 2017-21 |
| 29        | Upgradation of toilet block & improvement of drinking water facitilies at Kumbhalgarh fort, Distt. Rajsamand                                                                                                                     | 2018-20 |
| 30        | laying of pathway from Vedi temple further portion at Kumbhalgarh Fort Distt. Rajsmand                                                                                                                                           | 2018-19 |
| 31        | Restoration and Development of Kitchen & Astable building and their adjoining area below the Badal Mahal set up the inter pretation centre & systematic display of Antiquities at Kumbhalgarh fort for Provide Public Amenities. | 2019-20 |
| 32        | Consolidation and Restoration of adjoining water body Baman Baori Phase II at Kumbhalgarh fort, Distt.- Rajsamand                                                                                                                | 2019-20 |
| 33        | Desilting and Restoration of Mamadev kund Store rain water for drinking water facilities, Toilet block use and Garden development at Kumbhalgarh fort, Distt.- Rajsamand                                                         | 2019-20 |
| 34        | Providing and fixing the signages at access point in highway/road and fort complex, CNB, Benches and dustbin Kumbhalgarh fort, Distt. Rajsamand                                                                                  | 2018-19 |
| 35        | Restoration of fallen structure inner fortification wall at kumbhalgarh fort Distt. Rajsamand                                                                                                                                    | 2018-19 |
| 36        | Providind Dwarf wall with M S Railing Opposite tha Garden be developed in between                                                                                                                                                | 2018-19 |

|         | Khera Devi temple Jain temple No. 2 at Kumbhalgarh fort, Distt. Rajsamand                                                                                                                             |                 |
|---------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| 37      | Ticket Counter, Publication Sale and Colock room, at Kumbhalgarh fort Distt. Rajsamand                                                                                                                | 2018-19 2018-21 |
| 38 39   | Providing and installation of CCTV cameras at Kumbhalgarh fort, Distt. Rajsamand Remodelling of old toilet block inPublication Counter at Kumbhalgarh fort Distt.                                     | 2018-20         |
| 40      | Bhatner Fort Bharner Fort for Restoration of fallen fortification wall between Bastion No. 20& 21, Distt. Hanumangarh                                                                                 | 2014-16         |
| 41      | Comprehensive conservation works of Bhatner Fort, Distt. Hanumangarh                                                                                                                                  | 2019-20         |
| 42      | Bhatner Fort at Hanumangarh Restoration of Fortification wall & Bastions between Bastion No 21 & 22                                                                                                   | 2019-20         |
| 43      | Bhatner fort Restoration of fortification wall &bastion between 30 -33 except collapsed bastion No 33 Mandore Fort                                                                                    | 2015-19 2016-18 |
| 44 45   | restoration of fallen fortification wall phase i mandore fort,jodhpur Restoration of fallen fortification wall (Phase -II) at Mandore Fort, Distt.                                                    | 2018-20         |
|         | Jodhpur Jaisalmer Fort                                                                                                                                                                                | 2015-18         |
| 46      | Conservation of dilapidated portion of pitching wall near police chowki at Jaisalmer Conservation of Dilapidated portion of pitching wall shiv road side at Jaisalmer fort,                           |                 |
| 47 48   | Distt. Jaisalmer and fort complex                                                                                                                                                                     | 2018-21 2018-19 |
| No.     | Providing and fixing the Signages at access point on highway/road CNB, Benches and Dustbin at world heritage monument at Jaisalmer fort, Distt. Jaisalmer.                                            | Years           |
| Sl.     | Name of Works                                                                                                                                                                                         |                 |
|         | Swaimadhopur S/R to SupariMahalComplex atRanthambhore fort Distt. Swaimadhopur                                                                                                                        | 2016            |
| 2. 3.   | S/R to Construction of approach pathway leading from BadalMahal to BadiKatchari at                                                                                                                    |                 |
|         | Ranthambhore fort Distt. Swaimadhopur S/R to Construction of dwarf wall with M.S.railing opposite HamirMahal at                                                                                       | 2016            |
| 4.      | Ranthambhore fort Distt. Swaimadhopur                                                                                                                                                                 | 2016            |
| 5. 6.   | S/R to Conservation of JawaharBurj at Bharatpur Fort Distt. Bharatpur S/R to BattishKhmbhaChhatri(remaining works) at Ranthambhore fort Distt. Swaimadhopur                                           | 2016 2017       |
| 7.      | S/R to SupariMahalComplex atRanthambhore fort Distt. Swaimadhopur                                                                                                                                     | 2017            |
| 8.      | S/R to Red sand stone flooring and dwarf wall with M.S. Grill near Ganesh temple at Ranthambhore fort Distt. Swaimadhopur                                                                             | 2017            |
| 9.      | S/R to Conservation of JawaharBurj at Bharatpur Fort Distt. Bharatpur S/R to restoration of fallen and missing moat wall portion opposite Gopalgarh (Phase-II)                                        | 2017 2017       |
| 10.     | at Bharatpur Fort Distt. Bharatpur                                                                                                                                                                    | 2017            |
| 11. 12. | S/R to west side wall of Bayana fort BayanaDistt. Bharatpur. S/R Providing public Amenities at Ranthambhore fort Distt. SawaiMadhopur. Distt.                                                         | 2017            |
| 13.     | S/R to BattishKhmbhaChhatri(remaining works) at Ranthambhore fort Swaimadhopur                                                                                                                        | 2017            |
|         | S/R to SupariMahalComplex atRanthambhore fort Distt.                                                                                                                                                  | 2017            |
| 15.     | S/R to Red sand stone flooring and dwarf wall with M.S. Grill near Ganesh temple at Ranthambhore fort Distt. Swaimadhopur                                                                             | 2017            |
| 14.     | Swaimadhopur                                                                                                                                                                                          |                 |
| 16.     | S/R to Red sand stone flooring and dwarf wall with M.S. Grill near Ganesh temple at Ranthambhore fort Distt. Swaimadhopur                                                                             | 2018            |
| 17. 18. | S/R to Sita Ram Temple at Ranthambhore fort Distt. Swaimadhopur S/R to widening & resetting of daqmaged of sunken pathway from BattishKhamba to Jain Temple at Ranthambhore fort Distt. SawaiMadhopur | 2018 2018       |
| 19.     | S/R Providing public Amenities at Ranthambhore fort Distt. SawaiMadhopur.                                                                                                                             | 2018            |
| 20.     | S/R to restoration of fallen and missing moat wall portion opposite Gopalgarh                                                                                                                         | 2018            |
| 21.     | (Phase-II) at Bharatpur Fort Distt. Bharatpur S/R Restoration of fallen moat wall at mansadevi temple at Bharatpur fort Bharatpur.                                                                    | 2018            |
| 22.     | Restoration of fallen moat wall portion at Gandhi Park near over head water tank at Bharatpur fort Distt. Bharatpur.                                                                                  | 2018            |
| 23.     | S/R to soil filling in Low area back side of moat wall near Doordarshan at Bharatpur fort Distt. Bharatpur.                                                                                           | 2018            |
| 24.     | Providing approach pathway from main entrance gate to 2nd entrance gate western site of Bayana fort, BayanaDistt. Bharatpur.                                                                          | 2018            |
| 25.     | S/R to Red sand stone flooring and dwarf wall with M.S. Grill near Ganesh temple at Ranthambhore fort Distt. Swaimadhopur                                                                             | 2019            |
| 26.     | S/R to Sita Ram Temple at Ranthambhore fort Distt. Swaimadhopur                                                                                                                                       | 2019            |
| 27.     | S/R to widening & resetting of daqmaged of sunken pathway from BattishKhamba to Jain Temple at Ranthambhore fort Distt. SawaiMadhopur                                                                 | 2019            |
| 28.     | S/R Providing public Amenities at Ranthambhore fort Distt. SawaiMadhopur.                                                                                                                             | 2019            |
| 29.     | Restoration of PanchoauriMahal and adjoining structure at Ranthamhbore fort SawaiMadhopur                                                                                                             | 2019            |
| 30.     |                                                                                                                                                                                                       | 2019            |
| 31.     | Conservation and Development of Purohitjiki Haveli complex at Ranthamhbore fort SawaiMadhopur                                                                                                         |                 |
|         | S/R conservation and restoration of JawaharBurj complex (Ph.II) at Bharatpur fort Distt. Bharatpur.                                                                                                   | 2019            |

|   32. | Restoration of fallen moat wall portion at Gandhi Park near over head water tank at Bharatpur fort Distt. Bharatpur.     |   2019 |
|-------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
|    33 | S/R to restoration of fort wall near UravBurj South-west site at Bayana fort Distt. Bharatpur.                           |   2019 |
|    34 | S/R Providing public Amenities at Ranthambhore fort Distt. SawaiMadhopur.                                                |   2020 |
|    35 | Resetting of dislocated pillars and wall of andheri pillars at Ranthambhore fort Distt. SawaiMadhopur.                   |   2020 |
|    36 | Restoration of pathway and adjoining structures from Navlakha Gate to AndheriPolatRanthambhore fort Distt. SawaiMadhopur |   2020 |
|    37 | Restoration of PanchoauriMahal and adjoining structure at Ranthamhbore fort SawaiMadhopur                                |   2020 |
|    38 | Conservation and Development of Purohitjiki Haveli complex at Ranthamhbore fort SawaiMadhopur                            |   2020 |
|    39 | Restoration of Singh jiki Haveli and adjoining structure at Ranthamhbore fort SawaiMadhopur                              |   2020 |
|    40 | S/R conservation and restoration of JawaharBurj complex (Ph.II) at Bharatpur fort Distt. Bharatpur.                      |   2020 |
|    41 | Sand Bags filling to fallen moat wall near Chauburja Bridge at Bharatpur fort Bharatpur                                  |   2020 |
|    42 | Restoration Asthadhatu gate &adjoing structure at Bharatpur fort Distt. Bharatpur.                                       |   2020 |
|    43 | Restoration of fallen & damaged Burj No. 24 Near BasantVihar at Bharatpur fort Distt. Bharatpur.                         |   2020 |
|    44 | Restoration of adjoing structure near main entrance gate western side at Bayana fort Distt. Bharatpur                    |   2020 |
|    45 | Restoration of 2nd gate western side at Bayana fort distt. Bharatpur                                                     |   2020 |

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) & (b) OF THE LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 3417 FOR 09.08.2021

Detail of the amont utilized for the conservation of forts in Rajasthan during the last five years.

(Amount in Rs.)

|   S. No. | Name of Fort                      | 2016-17     | 2017-18     | 2018-19     | 2019-20     | 2020-21     |
|----------|-----------------------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
|        1 | Fort of Chittor, Chittorgarh Fort | 56,71,825   | 64,29,466   | 89,49,220   | 1,06,85,692 | 52,84,223   |
|        2 | Jaisalmer Fort                    | 48,92,200   | 8,98,570    | --          | 22,17,290   | 23,46,894   |
|        3 | Kumbhalgarh Fort                  | 45,78,065   | 73,68,424   | 83,42,847   | 96,73,065   | 40,11,069   |
|        4 | Bhatner Hanumangarh Fort          | 69,21,228   | 34,92,635   | 18,70,638   | 15,57,365   | 21,94,579   |
|        5 | Mandore Fort                      | 6,59,452    | 25,01,006   | --          | 34,53,314   | --          |
|        6 | Ranthambor Fort                   | 1,63,58,266 | 1,62,60,127 | 1,89,06,176 | 1,91,04,054 | 3,05,20,933 |
|        7 | Bharatpur Fort                    | 8,89,371    | 12,47,908   | 9,20,172    | 15,26,980   | 5,00,879    |
|        8 | Bhangarh Fort                     | 7,01,354    | 3,46,657    | 2,93,836    | 2,05,242    | 1,46,542    |