Lok Sabha Question No. 2441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-13
Subject: Amount Spent by ASI on Conservation of Monuments
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Su Thirunavukkarasar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.2441 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2021

## AMOUNT SPENT BY ASI ON CONSERVATION OF MONUMENTS

## 2441.  SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU :

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  in  partnership  with  trusts  has undertaken  the  task  of  conserving  large  number  of  monuments  in  the  country including lesser known monuments;
- (b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years, State/year - wise;
- (c) the amount spent so far on conservation of these monuments;
- (d) whether it is proposed to generate revenue for the upkeep and maintenance of these monuments through various sources; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

- (a) to (c) Yes, Sir. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has undertaken conservation of monuments in partnership with various trusts in the last three years. Details are at Annexure.
- (d) There  is  no  such  proposals  under  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI),  for
- & generating the revenue in such partnership.

(e)

## Annexure

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) to (c) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2441   FOR 13.12.2021.

|   S. No. | Details of Project /work                                                                                                                                                                      | State          | Fund allotted                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Year                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               | Fund utilized                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Status   | Funded By                                                 |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | NCF-Project under CD work to conservation and restoration of Bhuleshwar Temple, Malsiras.                                                                                                     | Maharashtra    | Rs.60,00,000.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 2018-19                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Rs.5,29,872.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | Ongoing  | Smt. Uttaradevi Charitable and Research Foundation, Pune. |
|        1 | NCF-Project under CD work to conservation and restoration of Bhuleshwar Temple, Malsiras.                                                                                                     | Maharashtra    | Rs.60,00,000.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 2019-20                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Nil                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Ongoing  | Smt. Uttaradevi Charitable and Research Foundation, Pune. |
|        1 | NCF-Project under CD work to conservation and restoration of Bhuleshwar Temple, Malsiras.                                                                                                     | Maharashtra    | Rs.60,00,000.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 2020-21                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Nil                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Ongoing  | Smt. Uttaradevi Charitable and Research Foundation, Pune. |
|        1 | NCF-Project under CD work to conservation and restoration of Bhuleshwar Temple, Malsiras.                                                                                                     | Maharashtra    | Rs.60,00,000.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 2021-22                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Rs.10,01,740.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Ongoing  | Smt. Uttaradevi Charitable and Research Foundation, Pune. |
|        2 | Conservation of Tomb of Sheikh- Salim - Chisti, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra.                                                                                                                         | Uttar Pradesh  | Rs.40,00,000.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 2019-20                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Rs.12,93,080.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Ongoing  | Smt. Uttaradevi Charitable and Research Foundation, Pune. |
|        2 | Conservation of Tomb of Sheikh- Salim - Chisti, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra.                                                                                                                         | Uttar Pradesh  | Rs.40,00,000.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 2020-21                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Rs.13,83,295.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Ongoing  | Smt. Uttaradevi Charitable and Research Foundation, Pune. |
|        2 | Conservation of Tomb of Sheikh- Salim - Chisti, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra.                                                                                                                         | Uttar Pradesh  | Rs.40,00,000.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 2021-22                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | --                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Ongoing  | Smt. Uttaradevi Charitable and Research Foundation, Pune. |
|        3 | Conservation of Bateshwar Temple Complex, Muraina.                                                                                                                                            | Madhya Pradesh | Rs.4,00,00,000.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | 2019-20                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Nil                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Ongoing  | INFOSYS Foundations, Bengaluru.                           |
|        3 | Conservation of Bateshwar Temple Complex, Muraina.                                                                                                                                            | Madhya Pradesh | Rs.4,00,00,000.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | 2020-21                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Nil                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Ongoing  | INFOSYS Foundations, Bengaluru.                           |
|        3 | Conservation of Bateshwar Temple Complex, Muraina.                                                                                                                                            | Madhya Pradesh | Rs.4,00,00,000.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | 2021-22                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            | Nil                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | Ongoing  | INFOSYS Foundations, Bengaluru.                           |
|        4 | Conservation of Humanyu's Tombs and monuments in Nizamuddin area including Nila Gumbad, Sabz Burj, Rahim Khan-i-Khana mausoleum, Arab Serai Gateways and Baoli, Atgah Khan's Tomb, New Delhi. | Delhi          | As per the MoU signed with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) the conservation of various monuments namely Humanyun's Tomb and monuments in Nizamuddin area including NilaGumbad, Sabz Burj, Rahim Khan-i-Khana mausoleum, Arab Serai Gateways and Baoli, Atgah Khan's Tomb has been undertaken by AKTC through their own funds and resources under the supervision of the ASI. | As per the MoU signed with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) the conservation of various monuments namely Humanyun's Tomb and monuments in Nizamuddin area including NilaGumbad, Sabz Burj, Rahim Khan-i-Khana mausoleum, Arab Serai Gateways and Baoli, Atgah Khan's Tomb has been undertaken by AKTC through their own funds and resources under the supervision of the ASI. | As per the MoU signed with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) the conservation of various monuments namely Humanyun's Tomb and monuments in Nizamuddin area including NilaGumbad, Sabz Burj, Rahim Khan-i-Khana mausoleum, Arab Serai Gateways and Baoli, Atgah Khan's Tomb has been undertaken by AKTC through their own funds and resources under the supervision of the ASI. | Ongoing  | Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Delhi.                        |