Question : FUND PROVIDED FOR MAINTENANCE OF MONUMENTS

(a) the number of monuments which are under observation of Archaeological Survey of India, in U.P.;

(b) the funds provided for the maintenance of these monuments during the last three years;

(c) whether ponds of Chandel period in Mahoba district of the State are proposed to be brought under the observation of ASI during the current year; and

(d) if so, the details thereof ?

MINISTER OF TOURISM & CULTURE (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)

(a) There are 785 monuments and sites in U.P. under the protection of Archaeological Survey of India.

(b) The funds provided during last three years is as follows :-

(i)	1997-98	Rs. 2,83,57,890
(ii)	1998-99	Rs. 3,17,09,672
(iii)	1999-2000	Rs. 3,29,96,096