(a) whether the Archaeological Survey of India has decided to undertake a major drive for restoration and preservation of a number of historical and prestigious monuments all over the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds earmarked therefor, State-wise; and
(c) the steps taken to adopt traditional construction methodology and building material for restoration of monuments ?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)
(a) & (b) The Archaeological Survey of India has a normal annual programme for maintenance, conservation & preservation of the centrally protected monuments as per their actual needs and the availability of resources. The funds allocated for the maintenance & conservation of the centrally protected monuments circle-wise is as per Annexure.
(c) As far as possible, the conservation of the centrally protected monuments is done as per archaeological norms, taking care that the authenticity of the ancient form, fabric and texture of the monument are maintained.
Annexure referred to in reply to part (b) of the Unstarred Question No. 4624 for 23.8.2001.
Circle wise allocation of fund for 2001-2002.
Sl.No Name of Circle Allocation in Lakhs
1. Agra 225
2. Aurangabad 345
3. Bangalore 160
4. Bhopal 145
5. Bhubaneswar 145 6. Chennai 160
7 Calcutta 115
8. Chandigarh 155
9. Delhi 200 10. Dharwad 135 11. Mini Circle (Goa) 60 12. Guwahati 150 13. Hyderabad 180 14. Jaipur 150 15. Lucknow 140 16. Patna 155 17. Srinagar 100 18. Thrissure 115 19. Vadodara 195 20. Chief Horticulturist 550 21. Director (Science) 220