(a) the proposed plan for development of the five archaeological sites in the country as mentioned in the Union Budget, 2020;
(b) whether more sites will be developed on these lines in the future; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the criteria applied for selection of
such sites?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE & TOURISM
(Prahlad Singh Patel)
(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY PART (a) TO (c) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *158 FOR 2.3.2020
(a) The five archaeological sites, namely, Rakhigarhi (Haryana), Hastinapur (Uttar Pradesh), Shivsagar (Assam), Dholavira (Gujarat) and Adichanallur (Tamil Nadu) will be developed with site museums, showcasing of the remains, necessary visitor amenities and conservation works.
(b) & (c) There is no such proposal under consideration with ASI.