(a) the number of Historical Monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India in Rajasthan;
(b)whether the Rajasthan Government has requested the Union Government for financial assistance to protect these monuments and promote tourism there; and
(c)if s, the details thereof ?
MINISTER OF CULTURE(SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)
(a)153 Monuments and sites declared to be of national importance are under the Archaeological survey of Indian in Rajasthan.
(b)&(c) Yes, Sir. As per information received from the Government of Rajasthan, financial assistance has been sought by them from the Ministry of Tourism in this regard. This includes funds for conservation works in Jaisalmer Fort and on Akbar`s Kos Minars in Ajmer Distt. And for tourist amenities at Ranthambore Fort.