Protected Historical Monuments of Archaeological Survey of India in a Good State of Preservation
The Minister of Culture Smt. Chandresh Kumari Katoch has said that the protected historical monuments of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) are in a good state of preservation. Conservation work of these monuments is a continuous process wherein repair work is attended to regularly depending upon the need of the repairs and availability of resources.
The details of funds allocated/ expenditure incurred for conservation of these monuments, during the last two years, are as under:
Rs in Lakhs
|
Sl. No |
Year |
Allocation/ Expenditure |
|
1. |
2010-11 |
15653.87 |
|
2. |
2011-12 |
13397.75 |
In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today Smt. Katoch said, ASI has signed MoU with different agencies for conservation of some protected monuments under Public-Private Partnership mode where funds are provided through National Culture Fund (NCF). The details are given in Annexure.
Source: pib.nic.in
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