(a) whether the Government has any proposal for the repair, maintenance and beautification of the old and ancient temples in different States;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) whether any central assistance has been sanctioned and spent for the purpose during the last three years; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE & TOURISM
(SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)
(a) & (b) Conservation, preservation and environmental development work of protected monuments in different States of the country, including ancient temples, is a continuous process and the same is attended regularly as per the availability of resources and requirements of different sites.
(c) & (d) Yes Sir. The budget allocated and expenditure incurred for conservation, maintenance and development works at the protected monuments, during the last three years is given as under:
Rs. in Lakhs
S. No. Year Allocation Expenditure Incurred
1. 2019-20 43561.18 43539.26
2. 2018-19 40637.86 40502.01
3. 2017-18 41080.32 41076.79
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