(a) whether Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has started a foundation for restoration and maintenance of Archaeological Monuments in the country;
(b) if so, whether the Government have received any request from Government of West Bengal to undertake some restoration projects in the State;
(c) whether the Government have considered the request of Government of West Bengal; and
(d) if so, the outcome thereof?
MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)
(a) The Indian Oil Corporation has set-up a non-profit trust `Indian Oil Foundation` with an objective to protect, preserve and promote the national heritage in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India and the National Culture Fund of the Department of Culture, Government of India.
(b) No such request has been received from the Government of West Bengal.
(c) & (d) The Question does not arise.