Adarsh Smarak Yojana : Starred Question in Loksabha

Adarsh Smarak Yojana

Whether the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) proposes to implement a project ‘Adarsh Smarak’; 

If so, the details thereof including the number of monuments identified by the ASI to implement the said project, State/UT-wise; 

Whether the Government is planning to upgrade all the monuments managed by ASI to the standards of the Adarsh Smarak in a phased manner; and 

If so, the details thereof and the time by which these monuments are likely to be upgraded?

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF CULTURE

LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO: 216                        ANSWERED ON: 09.05.2016

Adarsh Smarak Yojana

POONAM MAHAJAN

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) proposes to implement a project ‘Adarsh Smarak’; 

(b) if so, the details thereof including the number of monuments identified by the ASI to implement the said project, State/UT-wise; 

(c) whether the Government is planning to upgrade all the monuments managed by ASI to the standards of the Adarsh Smarak in a phased manner; and 

(d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which these monuments are likely to be upgraded?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE, CULTURE AND TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) AND MINISTER OF STATE, CIVIL AVIATION

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a)to(d) A statement is laid on the table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) TO (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 216 FOR 9.5.2016

(a) ‘Adarsh Smarak’ scheme has already been implemented.

(b) The details of 25 centrally protected monuments identified and included in the list of ‘Adarsh Smarak’ in the country (State/UT-wise) is at Annexure. 

(c)&(d) No, Madam. Besides, basic tourist amenities, Adarsh Monuments are provided with additional facilities like Wi-Fi, cafeteria, interpretation centre, brail signage, modern toilets etc. However, these identified facilities would be monument specific on the basis of actual requirement and feasibility on case to case basis. 

ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 216 FOR 9.5.2016

DETAILS OF PROTECTED MONUMENTS IDENTIFIED AND INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF ADARSH SMARAK IN VARIOUS STATES OF THE COUNTRY 

SL.NO. NAME OF MONUMENT STATE

1 Rang Ghar, Sibsagar Assam

2 Vaishali- Kolhua Bihar

3 Humayun’s Tomb Delhi

4 Qutb Complex

5 Red Fort

6 Rani-ki-Vav, Patan Gujarat

7 Rock-cut Temples, Masroor Himachal Pradesh

8 Leh Palace Jammu & Kashmir

9 Martand Temple

10 Hampi, Bellary Karnataka

11 Pattadakal Group of Monuments 

12 Elephanta Caves, Mumbai Maharashtra

13 Daultabad Fort

14 Mandu Madhya Pradesh

15 Khajuraho

16 Konark Temple Odisha

17 Kumbhalgarh Fort, Kelwada Rajasthan

18 Shore Temple Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu

19 Brihadeshwar Temple, Thanjavur

20 Taj Mahal, Agra Uttar Pradesh

21 Group of Monuments at Fatehpur Sikri, Agra

22 Sravasti

23 Sarnath, Varanasi

24 Jageshwar Group of Temples Uttarakhand

25 Hazardwari Palace, Murshidabad West Bengal

Source : Loksabha

English Version

[http://164.100.47.190/loksabhaquestions/annex/8/AS216.pdf]

Hindi Version

[http://164.100.47.190/loksabhaquestions/qhindi/8/AS216.pdf]