Lok Sabha Question No. 966 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-29
Subject: Conservation of Archaeological Structures
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Chavda Vinod Lakhamshi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†966

TO BE ANSWERED ON - 29.07.2024

## CONSERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL STRUCTURES

## †966.  SHRI CHAVDA VINOD LAKHAMSHI:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken/is  taking  measures  for  conservation  of archaeological structures related to Hindu and Jain temples situated in Qutub Minar complex in Delhi and restoration of idols in the said temples;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND  TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) Conservation  and  preservation  work  of  archaeological  structures  situated  in Qutub Minar Complex is taken  up  as per the requirement and  availability of resources.
- (b) The details of conservation and maintenance works carried out in Qutub Minar Complex during the last three years are attached as Annexure I.
- (c) Question does not arise.

## ANNEXURE-I

## ANNEXURE REFFERED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †966 FOR 29.07.2024.

## Details of Conservation and maintenance works carried out in Qutub Minar Complex during the last three years.

(Amount Rs. in Lakhs)

|   Sl. No. | Name of Work                                                                                                              | Expenditure 2021-22   | Expenditure 2022-23   | Expenditure 2023-24   |   Total Expenditure |
|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
|         1 | Restoration of Fallen position of western boundary wall of Qutub Complex                                                  | 8.94                  | 10.47                 | NIL                   |               19.41 |
|         2 | Conservation of wells at Qutub Complex                                                                                    | 1.47                  | 7.55                  | NIL                   |                9.02 |
|         3 | Conservation of Cupola and laying of pathways around sundial area at Qutub Complex                                        | 1.96                  | 7.97                  | NIL                   |                9.93 |
|         4 | Conservation of ancient tank in western side at Qutub Complex                                                             | NIL                   | 2.19                  | 4.57                  |                6.76 |
|         5 | Conservation of Quwwatul Islam mosque arch in front of iron pillar at Qutub complex                                       | NIL                   | NIL                   | 16.29                 |               16.29 |
|         6 | Providing and fixing of signage of world heritage site Qutub Minar                                                        | 15.81                 | NIL                   | NIL                   |               15.81 |
|         7 | Repair & Upgradation of old toilet block (male & female) at Qutub Complex                                                 | NIL                   | 13.54                 | NIL                   |               13.54 |
|         8 | Providing & laying bituminous road on existing layer at Qutub complex, Mehrauli                                           | NIL                   | NIL                   | 13.61                 |               13.61 |
|         9 | Providing ramp & cleaning debris near Iltutmish's tomb at Qutub complex                                                   | NIL                   | 6.32                  | NIL                   |                6.32 |
|        10 | Providing and fixing tourist friendly wooden passage at Qutub Complex                                                     | 16.04                 | 1.92                  | NIL                   |               17.96 |
|        11 | Providing & fixing YMS post along with concertina wire all around in the enclosure wall of Qutub Complex, Mehrauli, Delhi | 11.56                 | 13.14                 | NIL                   |               24.7  |

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