Question : MAINTENANCE OF DAULTABAD FORT



(a) whether the Government have any comprehensive programme for the renovation of `Daultabad Fort` located at Aurangabad;

(b) if so, the budgetary allocation made for the purpose in 2002-2003;

(c) whether any efforts have been made by the Government for the renovation of watermill in `Bibi ka Maqbara` located in Aurangabad City; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)

(a) &(b) The Archaeological Survey of India is aware of the conservation requirements of Daultabad fort. An allocation of Rs. 16.50 lakhs has been made for the conservation & maintenance of the fort for the current year.


(c)&(d) The water mill known as ` Panchakki` is not within the `Bibi ka Maqbara Complex` Aurangabad. The water mill is a State protected monument & therefore, does not come within the purview of the Archaeological Survey of India.