(a) the number of temples, forts and other places of Heritage Status in India recognized by
United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the annual amount
being spent by the Government on their maintenance;
(b) whether the Government has forwarded a list of new places of Heritage status to UNESCO for
giving them World Heritage status;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE(SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI)
a) World Heritage Sites under the Archaeological Survey of India are listed at AnnexurI Details
of amounts spent on their maintenance during 2008-09 are at Annexure II.
(b) to(d) As per the Operational Guidelines of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, the
last date for submission of nomination dossiers for inscription as World Heritage Sites is 01
Feb, 2009. Some nomination dossiers are under preparation for submission to the World Heritage
Centre.