Question : PROTECTED MONUMENTS IN ANDHRA PRADESH



(a) the details of protected monuments in Andhra Pradesh at present;

(b) whether the Government proposes to renovate the 14th Century ancient architectural monuments called Khilla Ramalayam Temple at Dichpally in Nizamabad, Andhra Pradesh;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the details of funds allocated by the Government for renovation of ancient monuments in the country, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

(a) There are 137 monuments/sites protected as of national importance in Andhra Pradesh.

(b)&(c) Khilla Ramalayam Temple is not protected as a monument of national importance and there is no proposal to renovate the temple.

(d) The details of funds allocated for conservation, preservation, maintenance and environmental development of centrally protected monuments/sites (State-wise) during the current year is at Annexure.