Question : SOUND AND LIGHT SHOWS AT UDAYGIRI CAVES IN BHUBANESWAR



(a) whether the Government proposes to organize sound and light shows at Udaygiri Caves in Bhubaneswar ;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which such shows are likely to be started at Udaygiri Caves ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI)

(a)to(c) Yes, Sir. Department of Culture has sanctioned and released Rs.125.00 lakhs in the year 2002 to Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) as deposit work for mounting Sound & Light at Udaygiri caves in Bhubaneswar. The execution of the works is in progress and civil works are nearly complete. The script for the show has been finalized and it is expected that the Sound and Light show may be commissioned shortly.