MINISTER OF STATE FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA )
(a): Following proposals for installation of the statues at
Government`s expense are at the various stages of
processing/consideration:-
(1) Statue of Mahatma Gandhi near India Gate:- A final decision
on this is still to be taken as the matter is subjudice.
(2) Statue of Rabindra Nath Tagore:- A decision has already been
taken for the installation of the statue at a suitable location
in Delhi/New Delhi and a Concept Committee has been set up to
finalise the statue installation i.e. the size of the statue,
the posture of the statue, preparation of the maquettes and
selection of the sculptor etc. The report of the Committee is
still awaited.
(3) Statue of Jagjivan Ram:- The proposal is being finalised for
obtaining approval of the competent authority.
(4) Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru & Smt. Indira Gandhi:- Locations for
installation of statues are yet to be decided.
(5) Statue of Late Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri:- A decision has
already been taken to install the statue in Central Govt.
Office Complex, Lodhi Road. A Concept Committee is being set up
to decide the various aspects of the statue installation.
Besides above, Akhil Bhartiya Rawat Maha Sabha had
requested for installation of statue of Prithvi Raj Chauhan on
horse back at Government`s expense in the Bagichi Udyan at the
crossing of Man Singh Road and Prithvi Raj Road. However, the
site which is located near a busy traffic round about has not
been found suitable. The Maha Sabha has approached for the
alternative site which is being processed.
Besides above, some requests have been received from
various organisations for allocation of suitable sites for the
installation of the statues at their expense and they are at
various stages of processing.
(b): Since as per the Guidelines finalisation of the proposals
involve clearance from various organisations i.e. DUAC, CPWD,
Local Bodies and Delhi Police and approval of the Competent
Authority it is not possible to indicate the specific time by
which the proposals would be cleared.
(c): The details of the statues installed in the capital during
the last three years are given in Annexure.
(d): No such plans have been formulated by the Government and
no sites have been identified for the installation of the
statues.
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED
QUESTION NO.4673 FOR 22.8.2000
STATUES INSTALLED IN DELHI DURING 1997-2000.
STATUE LOCATION
1. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose - Parliament House Complex 2. Shri Birsa Munda - -do- 3. Prof. N.G. Ranga - -do- 4. Shri T. Prakasham Pontulu - -do- 5. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - -do- 6. Shri Rajiv Gandhi - -do- (under installation) 7. Shaheed Bhagat Singh - Bangla Sahib Road.
