(a) whether the famous historical ‘Cave Temple’ at Sithannavasal in Pudukottai District, Tamil Nadu is in dilapidated condition;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has allocated sufficient funds for the renovation of the historical temple;
(d) if so, the details thereof during the last three years, year-wise; and
(e) the progress of the renovation work undertaken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR PLANNING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) & (b) No, Sir. The historical ‘Cave Temple’ at Sithannavasal in District Pudukottai,
Tamil Nadu, is in a good state of preservation.
(c) & (d) Yes, Sir. Sufficient funds have been allocated for the conservation work
of the said temple. The details are as follows :
(Amount in Rupees) Sl.No. Years Expenditure
1. 2007-08 7,29,176 2. 2008-09 2,06,153 3. 2009-10 20,164