Question : RENOVATION OF ASHOK HOTEL, NEW DELHI



(a) whether the Government has any plan to renovate the Ashok Hotel, New Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the estimated expenditure to be incurred thereon and the time by which it is likely to be renovated?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SMT. AMBIKA SONI)

(a) and (b): Yes, Sir. ITDC is considering a plan to renovate and upgrade interior and service works of three floors, engineering services, main lobby and redevelopment of landscape for front area etc. of Ashok Hotel, New Delhi.

(c): The project cost of this limited renovation and upgradation of the hotel is estimated to be approximately Rs.90 crore as per the scope of work currently envisaged and the completion time will be approximately 18 months.