(a) whether Khaspur, the Kingdom of Cachari Rajas is in dilapidated condition and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government is considering to preserve the heritage site of Dimasas;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard;
(d) whether the Government has sent or planning to send an expert Team for Preservation and Planning of the heritage site of the Dimasas; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM
(PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)
(a) No Sir. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments of Cachari Rajas at Khaspur are in a good state of preservation.
(b) & (c) ASI has two protected monuments related to Dimasas, namely Cachari Ruins at Khaspur and Rock-cut Temple at Maibang. Conservation work at these monuments is attended regularly depending upon the need of repairs and availability of resources.
(d) & (e) Requisite experts are available in the field office of ASI to handle the essential conservation work of protected monuments including heritage sites of the Dimasas.