Heritage Status to Indian Sites by UNESCO
Heritage Status to Indian Sites by UNESCO
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the nodal agency for forwarding any request for World Heritage status to any Indian site whether cultural or natural. Based on the proposals received from the Central or State Government agencies as well as management Trusts, etc., and after their due scrutiny, the Government forwards the nomination dossiers to the World Heritage Center. The list of places in India which have been granted World Heritage status by UNESCO is given below in Table-1.
There are 10 enlisted criteria (given below) for determining Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) for World Heritage nomination. The proposed nomination must satisfy at least one of these 10 criteria.
TABLE-1
CULTURAL SITES
UNDER PROTECTION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA
S.No
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Name of Site
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State
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1.
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Ajanta Caves (1983)
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Maharashtra
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2.
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Ellora Caves (1983)
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Maharashtra
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3.
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Agra Fort (1983)
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Uttar Pradesh
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4.
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Taj Mahal (1983)
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Uttar Pradesh
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5.
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Sun Temple, Konarak (1984)
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Odisha
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6.
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Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984)
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Tamil Nadu
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7.
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Churches and Convents of Goa (1986)
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Goa
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8.
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Group of Temples, Khajuraho (1986)
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Madhya Pradesh
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9.
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Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986)
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Karnataka
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10.
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Group of Monuments, FatehpurSikri (1986)
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Uttar Pradesh
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11.
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Group of Temples, Pattadakal (1987)
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Karnataka
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12.
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Elephanta Caves ( 1987)
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Maharashtra
|
13.
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Great Living Chola temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram (1987 & 2004)
|
Tamil Nadu
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14.
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Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989)
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Madhya Pradesh
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15.
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Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi (1993)
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Delhi
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16.
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Qutb Minar Complex, Delhi (1993)
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Delhi
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17.
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Prehistoric Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)
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Madhya Pradesh
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18.
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Champaner-Pavagarh Archaeological Park (2004)
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Gujarat
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19.
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Red Fort Complex, Delhi (2007)
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Delhi
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20.
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Hill Forts of Rajasthan
(Chittaurgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer and Ranthambhore, Amber and Gagron Forts) (2013)
(Amber and Gagron Forts are under protection of Rajasthan State Archaeology and Museums)
|
Rajasthan
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21.
|
Rani ki Vav (2014)
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Gujarat
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Under Protection of Ministry of Railways
22.
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Mountain Railway of India ( Darjeeling,1999), Nilgiri (2005), Kalka-Shimla(2008)
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West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh
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23.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004)
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Maharashtra
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Under Protection of Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee
24.
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Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya (2002)
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Bihar
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Under Protection of Rajasthan State Archaeology and Museums Department
25.
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Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (2010)
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Rajasthan
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NATURAL SITES
Under Protection of Ministry of Environment & Forest
26.
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Kaziranga National Park (1985)
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Assam
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27.
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Manas Wild Life Sanctuary (1985)
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Assam
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28.
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Keoladeo National Park (1985)
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Rajasthan
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29.
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Sunderban National Park (1987)
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West Bengal
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30.
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Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988, 2005)
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Uttarakhand
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31.
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Western Ghats (2012)
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Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra,Tamil Nadu
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32.
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Great Himalayan National Park (2014)
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Himachal Pradesh
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CRITERIA FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF OUTSTANDING UNIVERSAL VALUE (OUV) AS PER UNESCO’S OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
(i)
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to represent a masterpiece of human creative genius;
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(ii)
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to exhibit an important interchange of human values, over a span of time or within a cultural area of the world, on developments in architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning or landscape design;
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(iii)
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to bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared;
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(iv)
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to be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history;
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(v)
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to be an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement, land-use, or sea-use which is representative of a culture (or cultures), or human interaction with the environment especially when it has become vulnerable under the impact of irreversible change;
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(vi)
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to be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance. (The Committee considers that this criterion should preferably be used in conjunction with other criteria.
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(vii)
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to contain superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance;
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(viii)
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to be outstanding examples representing major stages of earth's history, including the record of life, significant on-going geological processes in the development of landforms, or significant geomorphic or physiographic features;
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(ix)
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to be outstanding examples representing significant on-going ecological and biological processes in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of plants and animals;
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(x)
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to contain the most important and significant natural habitats for in-situ conservation of biological diversity, including those containing threatened species of outstanding universal value from the point of view of science or conservation.
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This information was given by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Civil Aviation in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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Digitization and Conservation of
Manuscripts by Manuscripts Conservation Centres
The Manuscripts Conservation Centres are engaged in
preventive and curative conservation of Manuscripts. However, financial
assistance for conducting workshops relating to imparting of training of
scholars in conservation is also released. Total fifty five (55) workshops have
been organized by MCCs in last five years. No complaint relating to
conservation of manuscripts have been received during the last five years.
The centre-wise allocation and utilization of grants
made by National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) for Manuscripts Conservation
Centres (MCCs) in last five years across the country is given below. Total
grants released to 39 Manuscripts Conservation Centres (MCCs) in the last five
years are Rs. 5,55,36,000/- (Rupees Five crore fifty five lakh thirty six
thousands only) and utilization Certificates have already been received from
these Centres for the said amount.
The centre-wise and year wise allocation and
utilization of grants released by NMM to MCCs for conservation of Manuscripts
and Training Workshops
Grant
Released for Conservation (amount in lakh)
|
Sl. No.
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Name
of Manuscripts Conservation Centre (MCC)
|
|||
|
2014-15
|
||||
|
1
|
AITIHYA
Raghunathpur, P.O. SisupalaGada, Puri Road), Bhubaneswar-2 Orissa |
2.50
|
Conservation activities done but no Training- workshop has been
carried out by them
|
|
|
2
|
Aklank Shodh Sansthan
AklankVidyalaya Association BasntVihar, Kota |
5.00
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2011-12
|
|
|
3
|
A P State Archives and Research Institute
Tarnaka, Hydrabad-7 |
5.00
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshops have been
carried out by them in 2011-12,
2013-14 and 2014-5
|
|
|
4
|
Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute
Deccan Gymkhana, Pune-411 037 |
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2011-12
|
|
|
5
|
B.L Institute of Indology
VallabSmarak Complex PO Alipur, Delhi-3 |
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2010-11
|
|
|
6
|
Centre for Heritage Studies
Hill Palace, Thripunithura,
Ernakulam, (Kerala)
|
|
Conservation activities done but no Training- workshop has been
carried out by them
|
|
|
7
|
Central Institute of Buddhist Studies
Choglamsar, Leh (Ladakh) – 194104 |
|
Conservation activities done but no Training- workshop has been
carried out by them
|
|
|
8
|
Central Library
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi |
5.00
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2010-11
|
|
|
9
|
Department of Manuscriptology
Kannada University, HampiVidyaranya – 583 276 Dist. Bellary, (Karnataka) |
|
Conservation activities done but no Training- workshop has been
carried out by them
|
|
|
10
|
Digambar Jain PandulipiSamrakshan Kendra
Sawai Ramsing Road Jaipur – 302004, Rajasthan |
5.00
|
Conservation activities done but no Training- workshop has been
carried out by them
|
|
|
11
|
Government Museum, Chennai
|
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshops have been
carried out by them in 2010-11 and 2011-12
|
|
|
Sl.No.
|
Name
of Manuscripts Conservation Centre (MCC)
|
|||
|
2014-15
|
||||
|
12
|
Gurucharan College, Silchar
|
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2010-11
|
|
|
13
|
Himalayan Society of Heritage & Art Conservation
Centre, Nainital, Uttaranchal
|
5.00
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshops have been
carried out by them in 2012-13 and 2014-15
|
|
|
14
|
INTACH ICI
Orissa Art Conservation Centre Bhubaneswar – Orissa-751 014 |
5.00
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshops have been
carried out by them in 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15
|
|
|
15
|
ICKPAC, INTACH Chitrakala Parishath Art Conservation Centre,
Kumara Krupa Road, Bangalore-560 001. |
5.00
|
Conservation activities done but no Training- workshop has been
carried out by them
|
|
|
16
|
INTACH, Indian Council of Conservation Institutes
HIG- 44, Sector – E, Aliganj Scheme Lucknow – 226024 |
4.70
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshops have been
carried out by them in 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14
|
|
|
17
|
Khuda Baksh Oriental Public Library, Patna
|
|
Conservation activities done but no Training- workshop has been
carried out by them
|
|
|
18
|
Keladi Museum & Historical Research,
P.O. KELADI SagarTq, - 577401, SimogaDt,. Karnataka |
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2012-13
|
|
|
19
|
Krishnakant Handiqui, Guwahati
|
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2011-12
|
|
|
20
|
KundKund Jananpith
Devi Ahilya University 584, M.G. Road, Tukoganj, Indore-452 001 |
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop have been carried
out by them in 2010-11 and 2013-14
|
|
|
21
|
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
|
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2012-13
|
|
|
22
|
Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Institute of Indology, Ahmedabad
|
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop have been
carried out by them in 2011-12 and 2012-13
|
|
|
23
|
Language & Culture, Kasumputy, Shimla
|
5.00
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop have been carried
out by them in 2010-11, 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15
|
|
|
Sl.No.
|
Name
of Manuscripts Conservation Centre (MCC)
|
|||
|
2014-15
|
||||
|
24
|
Manipur State Archives
WashinglomLikoi, Imphal - 795 001 Manipur |
5.00
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop have been
carried out by them in 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15
|
|
|
25
|
Manuscript Library
University of Calcutta, Kolkata-700073. |
2.50
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2011-12
|
|
|
26
|
Mazahar Memorial Museum
Bahariabad, Ghazipur (UP) |
6.86
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2010-11
|
|
|
27
|
Nagarjuna Buddhist Foundation
18, AndhiariBagh, Gorakhpur – 273 001 |
5.00
|
Conservation activities done but no Training- workshop has been
carried out by them
|
|
|
28
|
National Institute of Prakrit Studies and Research
Srovanabelagola, Dist: Hassan (Karnataka) |
7.00
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2011-12
|
|
|
29
|
Oriental Research Institute,
Sri venkateswar University Tirupati -517507 |
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop have been
carried out by them in 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13
|
|
|
30
|
ORI, Manuscripts Library,
University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, Kerala |
7.00
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2012-13
|
|
|
31
|
Orissa State Museum, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
|
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2011-12
|
|
|
32
|
Patna Museum, Vidyapati Marg, Patna, Bihar
|
5.00
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop have been
carried out by them in 2010-11, 2011-12, 2013-14 and 2014-15
|
|
|
33
|
Rampur Raza Library, Hamid Manzil
Rampur – 244901 U.P. |
2.50
|
Conservation activities done but no Training- workshop has been
carried out by them
|
|
|
Sl.No.
|
Name
of Manuscripts Conservation Centre (MCC)
|
|||
|
2014-15
|
||||
|
34
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Sambalpur University Library
Sambalpur University Burla – 768001 |
5.00
|
Conservation activities done but no Training- workshop has been
carried out by them
|
|
|
35
|
Sri Dev Kumar Jain Oriental Research
Institute, Devashram, Mahadeva Road, Arrah, Bihar – 802 301 |
2.50
|
Conservation activities done but no Training- workshop has been
carried out by them
|
|
|
36
|
Sri Vadiraja Research Fondation
Sri PuthigeMatha, Car Street, Udupi |
5.00
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2010-11
|
|
|
37
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Tripura University
Suryamaninagar Tripura West |
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop have been
carried out by them in 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2013-14
|
|
|
38
|
Thunchan Memorial Trust
ThunchanParambu Tirur – 676 101 Keralam |
5.00
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2010-11
|
|
|
39
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Vrindavan Research Institute
Raman Reti, Vrindavan 281121 |
5.00
|
Conservation activities done and Training- workshop has been
carried out by them once in 2012-13
|
|
|
|
Total
|
110.56
|
555.36
|
|
This information was given by Dr. Mahesh Sharma,
Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of
State for Civil Aviation in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Monuments & Sites Identified/Proposed by State Governments for Central Protection
There are 3686 monuments/sites declared as of National importance are under the protection of Archaeological Survey of India. Though no such demand has been received in the recent past from the Conservationists to include more ancient monuments in the list of Archaeological Survey of India protected monuments, a few proposals have been received from State Governments, list thereof is given below.
List Of Monuments/Sites Identified/Proposed By State Governments For Central Protection
Sl. No.
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Name of Monument/Site
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State
|
1.
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Ancient Buddhist Institute Remains in the locality of Nyarma Thiksay, District Leh
|
Jammu& Kashmir
|
2.
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Group of Temples at Ranipur Jhariyal, District Bolangir
|
Odisha
|
3.
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Proposal for protection as of national importance in respect of Biranchi Nayarana Temple, buguda, Orissa.
|
Odisha
|
4.
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Vimalesvari Temple, Huma, Dist. Sambhalpur
|
Odisha
|
5.
|
Nilamadhava Temple, Kantilo, Dist. Nayagarh
|
Odisha
|
6.
|
Ganjam Fort, Ganjam
|
Odisha
|
7.
|
Nrusinghanatha Temple, Paikmal, Dist. Baragarh
|
Odisha
|
8.
|
Suku Sari Deula and Bhabanisankara Temple Complex by the side of Sari Deula in Bhubaneswar
|
Odisha
|
9.
|
Protection proposal of Jagatjit Palace, Kapurthala, Punjab.
|
Punjab
|
10.
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Birth Place of Madan Mohan Malviya, Lucknow
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
11.
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Proposal of Jyotisher, Dist. Kurukshetra, Haryana.
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Haryana
|
12.
|
Submerged temples in Govind Sagar lake in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.
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Himachal Pradesh
|
13.
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Unakoti Rock cut carvings near north Tripura district
|
Tripura
|
14.
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Buddhist Stupa and other Navograha temples excavated at Pilak in south Tripura district
|
Tripura
|
15.
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Buddhist Stupas at Boxanagar in west Tripura district
|
Tripura
|
16.
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Rock cut Carvings across the bank of Gomti River at Chabimura in south Tripura district
|
Tripura
|
17.
|
Fateh Billas Mahal, Khetri
|
Rajasthan
|
18.
|
Fort of Bajrang Garh
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
19.
|
Protection of Patna College Building and Jackson hostel.
|
Bihar
|
20.
|
Mandar Parvat, Bihar
|
Bihar
|
21.
|
Birth Place of Dr. Dwarikanath Kotnis Memorial, Solapur
|
Maharashtra
|
22.
|
Birth Place of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar at Mhow
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
This information was given by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Civil Aviation in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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Revised Entry Ticket Prices for Centrally Protected Ticketed Monuments
The entry fee for centrally protected ticketed monuments has been reasonably increased with effect from 1.4.2016. The revised entry fee applicable is given below.
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The entry fee has now been revised reasonably in consultation with all stakeholders without putting such burden on the tourist and after giving sufficient notice.
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Periodical review of entry ticket prices would be done in consultation with all stakeholders.
Entry fee Structure at Centrally Protected Ticketed Monuments effective from 1.4.2016
*Provided that the Rs.750/- and Rs.300/- ticket is optional for Nationals of countries other than mentioned in (i) above. This would entitle the ticket holder to additional facilities as specified by Director General, by order, from time to time.
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This information was given by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Civil Aviation in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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Annual Revenue from Historical Tourist Places of ASI
The annual revenue through entry fee at centrally protected ticketed monuments/sites and museums of Archaeological Survey of India during the year 2014-15 is Rs.9358.93 lakhs.
The centrally protected monuments/ sites are conserved, preserved and maintained by way of structural repairs on need basis, as per archaeological norms, subject to availability of resources. In addition to conservation, preservation, day-to-day maintenance, and development of environs of centrally protected monuments including providing of tourist related amenities (e.g. drinking water, toilet blocks, facilities for physically challenged, pathways, cultural notice boards/signage, vehicle parking, cloak rooms, etc.) at the centrally protected monuments/sites are the regular activities which the ASI undertakes as per needs and availability of resources.
The expenditure incurred on monuments/sites of national importance in the country during the last three years is as under:
1. 2013-14 Rs.16963.86 lakhs,
2. 2014-15 Rs.23551.95 lakhs,
3. 2015-16 Rs.23861.24 lakhs.
Tourist facilities are constantly upgraded to make monuments tourist friendly. As regards transportation, all ASI monuments, sites and museums are well connected by public transport and/or road network.
This information was given by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Civil Aviation in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
The centrally protected monuments/ sites are conserved, preserved and maintained by way of structural repairs on need basis, as per archaeological norms, subject to availability of resources. In addition to conservation, preservation, day-to-day maintenance, and development of environs of centrally protected monuments including providing of tourist related amenities (e.g. drinking water, toilet blocks, facilities for physically challenged, pathways, cultural notice boards/signage, vehicle parking, cloak rooms, etc.) at the centrally protected monuments/sites are the regular activities which the ASI undertakes as per needs and availability of resources.
The expenditure incurred on monuments/sites of national importance in the country during the last three years is as under:
1. 2013-14 Rs.16963.86 lakhs,
2. 2014-15 Rs.23551.95 lakhs,
3. 2015-16 Rs.23861.24 lakhs.
Tourist facilities are constantly upgraded to make monuments tourist friendly. As regards transportation, all ASI monuments, sites and museums are well connected by public transport and/or road network.
This information was given by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Civil Aviation in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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39 Countries Brought on Board for Trans-National Nomination for World Heritage Under Project “Mausam” of M/O Culture
The Government has identified 39 countries (as given below) to bring on board for trans-national nomination for World Heritage under Project “Mausam”. The disciplines involved in the project are those of archaeology, history, sociology, ethnography, marine archaeology, oceanography, geography, economics, satellite imagery technology, numismatics, art and architecture.
An amount of Rs. 150, 244, 502/- is approved for Project “Mausam” for the period April 2015-March 2017.
Financial Year
|
ASI
|
IGNCA
|
Total
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2015-16
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Rs. 43,130,475/-
|
Rs. 35,095,500/-
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Rs. 78,225,975/-
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2016-17
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Rs. 39,815,646/-
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Rs. 32,202,881/-
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Rs. 72,018,527/-
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Total
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Rs. 82,946,121/-
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Rs. 67,298,381/-
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Rs. 150,244,502/-
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List of 39 Indian Ocean countries identified under Project Mausam:
1
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Bahrain
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2
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Bangladesh
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3
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Cambodia
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4
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China
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5
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Comoros
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6
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Egypt
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7
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Eritrea
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8
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Réunion, French Department
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9
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Indonesia
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10
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Iraq
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11
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Iran (Islamic Republic)
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12
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Jordan
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13
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Kuwait
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14
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Kenya
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15
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Lebanon
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16
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Madagascar
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17
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Malaysia
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18
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Maldives
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19
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Mauritius
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20
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Mozambique
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21
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Myanmar
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22
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Oman
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23
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Pakistan
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24
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Philippines
|
25
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Qatar
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26
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Singapore
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27
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Sri Lanka
|
28
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Saudi Arabia
|
29
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Seychelles
|
30
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Somalia
|
31
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South Africa
|
32
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Sudan
|
33
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Syrian Arab Republic
|
34
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United Republic of Tanzania
|
35
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Thailand
|
36
|
Turkey
|
37
|
United Arab Emirates
|
38
|
Viet Nam
|
39
|
Yemen
|
This information was given by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Civil Aviation in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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