(a) whether the Union Government has received a request from the State Government
of Punjab for financial assistance for repairing and renovation of Goindgarh Fort in Amritsar;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the reaction of the Union Government thereto?
MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND MINISTER OF CULTURE (KUMARI SELJA)
(a)to(c) Yes Sir, Proposal has been received from the State Government of Punjab for
financial assistance for repairing and renovation of Govindgarh Fort in Amritsar. The
Fort under reference is not a Centrally protected monument and as such, there is no
provision to release such grant for unprotected monuments.