(a) whether the Government proposes to revive the historic Qutab Minar in Delhi and the Mahrauli Archaeological Park; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government proposes to revive the historic Qutab Minar in Delhi and the Mahrauli Archaeological Park; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND CULTURE
(SHRIMATI AMBIKA SONI)
(a)&(b) The Qutb archaeological area is open for public. However, the entry into the Minar is
closed since 1981. No formal decision has been taken to re-open the entry into Qutb Minar for
public owing to its narrow entrance and consequently risk to public safety. The Mehrauli
Archaeological Park is under the control of Delhi Development Authority. Out of 70 monuments
in the park, 7 monuments have been declared as monuments of national importance which are under
the direct control of the Archaeological Survey of India.