(a) whether the foundation stone has been laid for the new Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) building at Mysore;
(b) if so, the estimated cost of the proposed building;
(c) the time by which it is likely to be completed;
(d) the facilities proposed to be provided there; and
(e) the amount proposed to be released during 2000-2001 ?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) & (c) The detailed project proposal is yet to be finalised.
(d) The proposed building is expected to accommodate all the local offices of the Archaeological Survey of India at Mysore. Facilities as applicable to Central Government offices will be provided. A museum and a library will also be located in this building.
(e) Rupees fifty lakhs have been budgeted during the current financial year 2000-2001 for the said project. The expenditure likely to be incurred will be subject to completion of all relevant procedures.