Question : Rebuilding of Temples in Qutab Area

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to dig out and rebuild more than 27 temples in Qutub area of Mehrauli which were destroyed in the past;

(b) if so, the details of such ancient temples;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the details of its impact on the cultural tourism of the country?

THE MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) No, Sir. There is no such proposal under consideration at the moment.

(b) to (d) Does not arise in view of (a) above.