(a) whether the Government has received any report regarding restoration of Vikramshila;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the steps taken by the Government for the restoration of Vikramshila; and
(d) the amount of funds spent in this regard during the last two years?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR PLANNING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) Director General, Archaeological Survey of India has visited the site in October, 2009 and submitted a report on Vikramshila. The measures suggested in the report comprise structural conservation, environmental development, improvement of approach to the monument, development of tourist facilities, etc.
(c) Conservation work of the monuments is a continuous process. Necessary conservation measures are regularly taken depending upon the availability of resources and need of repairs at site.
(d) The details of amount spent in this regard during the last two years are as under:
(Amount in rupees) Sl. No. Year Amount Spent
1. 2007-08 24,62,230
2. 2008-09 42,94,516