MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING, PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, PERSONNEL, PUBLIC
GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) The protected monuments / historical buildings of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) are
in a good state of preservation. The conservation work of the monuments is a continuous process.
During the last three years 4,745 Nos. of conservation works were attended at the protected
monuments. For the current financial year 1,595 Nos. of works have been proposed to be taken
up at different monuments.
(b)The details of expenditure incurred during the last three years and allocation of funds
for the current financial year are as given below:
(Amount in Lakhs)
S.N. Year Expenditure incurred / allocation
1. 2007-08 12886.19
2. 2008-09 13498.60
3. 2009-10 15300.43
4. 2010-11 13590.00
(Allocation for current year)
(c)&(d) Conservation works at the monuments are identified depending upon the availability of
resources and need of repair at different sites. Conservation works are proposed by Circle
Offices of ASI after the field survey/assessment.