(a) whether the ancient monuments at Bhojpur of Madhya Pradesh has been registered with Archaeological Survey of India;
(b) if so, whether the construction work for preservation has been completed; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor and time targeted for its completion ?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)
(a) The ancient monument at Bhojpur is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.
(b) and (c) Repairs have been carried out in critical areas of the monument for structural stability. Since scientific conservation is a slow and time consuming operation, no specific time - frame can be prescribed for its completion.