Question : MAINTENANCE OF QUTUB MINAR

(a) whether the Archaeological Survey of India ( ASI) proposes to undertake geodetic observations of the Qutub Minar annually;

(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the findings of the said observations during each of the last three years and the current year;

(c) the details of funds allocated and utilised for the maintenance and protection of the said monument during the above period; and

(d) the steps being taken by the Government for proper protection and maintenance of the said monument?

MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND MINISTER OF CULTURE (KUMARI SELJA)

(a) &(b) Yes Sir. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has requested Survey of India (SOI) to undertake geodetic observations of the Qutub Minar annually. The study report from SOI is awaited.

(c) The details of the funds allocated and utilized during the last three years and allocation for the current financial year for the Qutub Minar are as under:

Sl.No	year	Funds allocated / utilised (in Rs.)
1.	2009-10	14892762
2.	2010-11	23505637
3.	2011-12	3868744
4.	2012-13	8552000	(Allocation)