Lok Sabha Question No. 5047 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-23
Subject: Revenue generated from Protected Monuments in Rajasthan
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Chandra Prakash Joshi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5047

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026

## REVENUE GENERATED FROM PROTECTED MONUMENTS IN RAJASTHAN

## †5047 SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that revenue is generated through entry tickets at protected archaeological sites across the Country annually;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  revenue  generated  from  major  protected  monuments  in  Rajasthan, including Chittorgarh, during the last three years;
- (c) the details of  the  funds  allocated  and  utilised  for  the  conservation,  maintenance  and development of protected monuments/sites in Rajasthan, including Chittorgarh, year-wise;
- (d) the details of the development work undertaken to improve tourist facilities at Chittorgarh and other major sites;
- (e)   whether the Government is implementing any special schemes to further promote these sites globally and boost tourism; and
- (f) whether the Government has taken any initiatives for the development of Chittorgarh and other sites under Public-Private Partnership schemes like "Adopt a Heritage", and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & There  are  143  ticketed  monuments  across  the  country  under  the  Archaeological  Survey  of India (ASI) out of 06 ticketed monuments in the states of Rajasthan including Chittorgarh Fort.
- (b) The revenue generated through entry tickets at protected archaeological monuments across the country  is  calculated  and  compiled  annually.  The  details  of  revenue  generated  from  major monuments in Rajasthan, including Chittorgarh, during the last three years and current year are given as annexure-I.
- (c) There  are  161  protected  monuments  and  sites  under  the  jurisdiction  of  ASI  in  the  state  of Rajasthan  including  Chittorgarh  Fort.  Details  of  funds  allocations  and  expenditure  for conservation, maintenance and development of these monuments and sites during the last three years and current as under:

(amount rupees in crore)

| Year                      |   Allocation |   Expenditure |
|---------------------------|--------------|---------------|
| 2022-23                   |        17.93 |         17.93 |
| 2023-24                   |        23.4  |         23.4  |
| 2024-25                   |        20.16 |         20.15 |
| 2025-26 (upto 05.03.2026) |        17.7  |         15.15 |

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- (d) Basic  tourist  amenities  and  facilities  at  some  of  the  monuments  like  Cultural  Notice  Board (Hindi, English, Chinese, Singhali, QR Code based & Braille), directional Signage, Pathway, with  tactile  strip,  Benches,  Ramps,  Wheelchairs,  Parking,  First  Aid,  CCTVs,  Baby  Care Room, Publication Counter, Interpretation Centre, Toilet (Divyang, female & male), Drinking Water, etc. are provide for benefit of the tourists based upon the footfall and feasibility. The details  of  the  amenities  available  at  Chhittorgarh  Fort  and  other  major  monuments/sites  in Rajasthan are attached as annexure-II.
- (e)   Through there is no schemes, the Government promotes monuments of ASI through various initiatives  such  as  World  Heritage  Week,  World  Heritage  Day,  cultural  programmes, awareness  and  campaigns  through  exhibitions  etc.  which  help  in  promotion  of  tourism  on these monuments.
- (f) The protected monument of Chittorgarh Fort, Chittorgarh has not been adopted by any entity as of date under Public-Private Partnership schemes like 'Adopt a Heritage 2.0' programme.

ANNEXURE-I

ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  &  (b)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5047 FOR 23.03.2026.

DETAILS OF REVENUE GENERATED FROM MAJOR MONUMENTS IN RAJASTHAN, INCLUDING  CHITTORGARH,  DURING  THE  LAST  THREE  YEARS  AND  CURRENT YEAR

(AMOUNT IN RUPEES)

| Sl. No.                           |   State / Monument | 2022-23   |   2023-24 |   2024-25 |   2025-26 (upto January 2026) |
|-----------------------------------|--------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-------------------------------|
| Ancient Site, Bhangarh            |            4907740 | 7112952   |   6364805 |   5359455 |                             1 |
| Step Well (Baori) at Abhaneri     |           12842060 | 28865177  |  35443395 |  22252040 |                             2 |
| Deeg Bhawan, Deeg                 |             924890 | 1076095   |   1050015 |    899945 |                             3 |
| Chittorgarh Fort                  |           36221975 | 43068740  |  48955745 |  61510805 |                             4 |
| Kumbhalgarh Fort                  |           18329945 | 17977463  |  20237075 |  16729575 |                             5 |
| Marble Pavilion, Ana Sagar, Ajmer |           17771335 | 13740395  |   9290325 |  26418785 |                             6 |
| TOTAL                             |           90997945 |           | 111840822 | 121341360 |                     133170605 |

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (d)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5047 FOR 23.03.2026.

## DETAILS OF VISITORS AMENITIES AVAILABLE AT MAJOR PROTECTED MONUMENTS IN RAJASTHAN INCLUDING CHITTORGARH FORT

| Sl. No.        | Monument / Site                                             | Available Visitors Amenities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
|----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| JAIPUR CIRCLE  | JAIPUR CIRCLE                                               | JAIPUR CIRCLE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| 1.             | Baori, Abaneri, Dausa                                       | Cultural Notice Board in Braille, English, Hindi & QR Code based, Protection Notice Board, Directional Signage, Pathway with tactile, Baby Care Room, Wheelchair, First Aid, CCTV, Souvenir/ Publication Counter, Illumination, Benches, Divyang, Female &Male Toilet, Drinking Water, Garbage Bin |
| 2.             | Ancient site, Bhangarh, Alwar                               | Cultural Notice Board in English, Hindi & QR Code based, Protection Notice Board, Directional Signage, Wheelchair, First Aid, CCTV, Souvenir/ Publication Counter, Benches, Divyang, Female & Male Toilet, Drinking Water, Garbage Bin                                                             |
| 3.             | Deeg Bhawans (Palace), Deeg, Bharatpur                      | Cultural Notice Board in English, Hindi & QR Code based, Protection Notice Board, Wheelchair, First Aid, CCTV, Souvenir/ Publication Counter, Baby Care Room, Parking, Benches, Female & Male Toilet, Drinking Water, Garbage Bin                                                                  |
| 4.             | Ranthambhore Fort, Sawai Madhopur                           | Cultural Notice Board in Braille, English, Hindi & QR Code based, Baby Care Room, Wheelchair, CCTV, Benches, Divyang, Garbage Bin                                                                                                                                                                  |
| JODHPUR CIRCLE | JODHPUR CIRCLE                                              | JODHPUR CIRCLE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| 5.             | Fort of Chittaur as a whole, Chittorgarh                    | Cultural Notice Board in English, Hindi & QR Code based, Protection Notice Board, Ramp, Wheelchair, E-cart, Parking, First Aid, Baby care room, Sound & Light Show, Illumination, Souvenir/ Publication Counter, Cafeteria, Divyang, Female & Male Toilet, Drinking Water, Garbage Bin, Benches    |
| 6.             | Fort of Kumbhalgarh as a whole, Rajasamand                  | Cultural Notice Board in Braille, English, Hindi & QR Code based, Protection Notice Board, Ramp, Wheelchair, Parking, First Aid, Baby care room, Sound & Light Show, Illumination, Souvenir/ Publication Counter, CCTV, Divyang, Female & Male Toilet, Drinking Water, Garbage Bin, Benches        |
| 7.             | The Marble Pavilions and Balustrade on the Ana Sagar, Ajmer | Cultural Notice Board in English, Hindi & QR Code based, Protection Notice Board, Female & Male Toilet, Drinking Water, Garbage Bin, Directional Signage, Benches, Ramp, CCTV                                                                                                                      |
| 8.             | Fort including Ancient Temples, Jaisalmer                   | Cultural Notice Board in English &Hindi, Protection Notice Board,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |

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