Question : List of Must See Buildings and Monuments

(a) whether the Archaeological Survey of India is preparing a list of “Must See Buildings and Monuments” in the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the list of buildings/ monuments in the country which came under world heritage sites and National Heritage Sites category, State/UT-wise;

(c) whether some State Governments have submitted their proposals for recognition of some Monuments as World Heritage Site for the nomination and if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard;

(d) whether the Government has refurbished heritage buildings and monuments in the country; and

(e) if so, the details thereof along with the expenditure incurred for this purpose during each of the last three years and the current year, heritage building and monument-wise?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM (PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

(a) Archaeological Survey of India has a Web Portal for “Must See Indian Heritage” providing information on these monuments under Archaeological Survey of India.

(b) List of monuments/ sites of national importance inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO is at Annexure.

(c) Government of Telangana has submitted the proposal of recognition of Ramappa Temple at Alampur for inscription in the World Heritage List and a proposal on serial nomination of ‘Fort and Monuments of the Deccan Sultanate’ has been received from the state Govts. of Karnataka and Telangana. The dossier with respect to these monuments has been submitted to World Heritage Centre.

(d) & (e) Archaeological Survey of India undertake regular conservation, preservation and annual maintenance of the monuments/sites declared as of national importance. Expenditure incurred during last three years and provision for current year is as under:

Financial year Expenditure/ Allocation (in Lacs)
2016-17 30129.37
2017-18 41076.79
2018-19 40502.01
2019-20 (allocated) 43560.68



ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE REFERRED IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1261 FOR 10.02.2020
WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA

Cultural Sites Under Protection of Archaeological Survey of India

Sl. No Name of Site State
1. Agra Fort (1983) Uttar Pradesh
2. Ajanta Caves (1983) Maharashtra
3. Ellora Caves (1983) Maharashtra
4. Taj Mahal (1983) Uttar Pradesh
5. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984) Tamil Nadu
6. Sun Temple, Konarak (1984) Odisha
7. Churches and Convents of Goa (1986) Goa
8. Fatehpur Sikri (1986) Uttar Pradesh
9. Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986) Karnataka
10. Khajuraho, Group of Temples (1986) Madhya Pradesh
11. Elephanta Caves ( 1987) Maharashtra
12. Great Living Chola Temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram (1987 & 2004) Tamil Nadu
13. Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987) Karnataka
14. Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989) Madhya Pradesh
15. Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi (1993) Delhi
16. Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993) Delhi
17. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003) Madhya Pradesh
18. Champaner-Pavagarh Archaeological Park (2004) Gujarat
19. Red Fort Complex, Delhi (2007) Delhi
20. Hill Forts of Rajasthan
(Chittaurgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer and Ranthambhore, Amber and Gagron Forts) (2013)
(Amber and Gagron Forts are under protection of Rajasthan State Archaeology and Museums) Rajasthan
21. Rani-ki-Vav (The Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan (2014) Gujarat
22. Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) at Nalanda (2016) Bihar