(a) whether the State Government of Karnataka has submitted a proposal for documentation of unprotected and unsung monuments scattered throughout the State to the Union Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of financial assistance sought from the Union Government; and
(d) the time by which the amount is likely to be released ?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SMT. AMBIKA SONI)
(a)&(b) Yes Sir, The objective of the proposal was to undertake the documentation of about 25,000 to 30,000 unprotected monuments scattered throughout the State of Karnataka, and to prepare a comprehensive illustrative directory as a part of the Golden Jubilee of unified Karnataka Celebration. The estimated cost of the project was Rs. 100 lakhs.
(c) The details of financial assistance sought are as below:-
1. Collection of data and digital documentation of monuments – Rs. 40 lakhs 2. Consolidation of information, formatting the book and CD - Rs. 10 lakhs 3. Publication of comprehensive directory - Rs. 50 lakhs Total - Rs. 100 lakhs