(a) whether the Archaeological Survey of India is organizing any drive for maintenance/upkeep of many glorious historical monuments;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the names of such monuments which are yet to be repaired;
(d) the funds allocated for the aforesaid purpose monument-wise; and
(e) the time by which the said drive is likely to be completed?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE ( SHRI JAGMOHAN )
(a) to (c) It is the constant endeavour of Archaeological Survey of India to maintain the 3606 centrally protected monuments in a proper state of conservation. Besides, regular maintenance, conservation of the monuments are taken up, depending upon their actual needs according to archaeological norms, subject to the overall availability of resources.
(d) The funds allocated and expenditure incurred on maintenance, conservation and development of centrally protected monuments in the country are as under:
Year Budget Provision (Rs. In lacs) Expenditure (Rs. In lacs)
1998-1999 2930.00 2913.09 1999-2000 3016.00 2873.50 2000-2001 2948.00 2917.45 2001-2002 (Provision) 4935.00