(a) the total number of pilgrim or tourism places in Tamil Nadu awarded by UNESCO;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of the income and expenditure of such places during the last three years?
(a) the total number of pilgrim or tourism places in Tamil Nadu awarded by UNESCO;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of the income and expenditure of such places during the last three years?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM
(PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)
(a)& (b) There are two UNESCO declared World Heritage Monuments in Tamil Nadu. Details of which are mentioned below:-
1. The Group of Monuments at Mamallapuram,District-Kanchipuram
2. The Great living Chola Temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram, Districts- Thanjavur and Ariyalur
(c) The details of the income earned and expenditure incurred on above sites are placed at Annexure-I.
ANNEXURE-I
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 3562 FOR 15.07.2019
1. The details of expenditure incurred on world heritage monuments under Chennai Circle during the last three years.
Name of the Monument 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Exp. In (Rs.) Exp. In (Rs.) Exp. In (Rs.)
Group of Monuments, Mamallapuram 6352743 2353124 3576855
Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur 2840068 3986927 5889457
Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikondacholapuram 1118073 774352 1432962
Airavathesvara Temple, Darasuram 817993 651436 868394
2. Revenue earned through sale of entry tickets at world heritage monument during last three years.
Sl.No. Name of the Monument Period
2016-17 (Rs.) 2017-18 (Rs.) 2018-19 (Rs.)
1 Group of Monuments, Mamallapuram 59883890 66582430 63289720