Government Enhances Efforts in Preserving Archaeological Heritage with New Conservation Plan

Conservation and preservation work of archaeological structures situated in Qutub Minar Complex is taken up as per the requirement and availability of resources.

The details of conservation and maintenance works carried out in Qutub Minar Complex during the last three years are attached as Annexure I.

This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

Annexure-I

(Amount Rs. in Lakhs)

Sl. No.	Name of Work	Expenditure 2021-22	Expenditure 2022-23	Expenditure 2023-24	Total Expenditure
	Restoration of Fallen position of western boundary wall of Qutub Complex	8.94	10.47	NIL	19.41
	Conservation of wells at Qutub Complex	1.47	7.55	NIL	9.02
	Conservation of Cupola and laying of pathways around sundial area at Qutub Complex	1.96	7.97	NIL	9.93
	Conservation of ancient tank in western side at Qutub Complex	NIL	2.19	4.57	6.76
	Conservation of Quwwatul Islam mosque arch in front of iron pillar at Qutub complex	NIL	NIL	16.29	16.29
	Providing and fixing of signage of world heritage site Qutub Minar	15.81	NIL	NIL	15.81
	Repair & Upgradation of old toilet block (male & female) at Qutub Complex	NIL	13.54	NIL	13.54
	Providing & laying bituminous road on existing layer at Qutub complex, Mehrauli	NIL	NIL	13.61	13.61
	Providing ramp & cleaning debris near Iltutmish’s tomb at Qutub complex	NIL	6.32	NIL	6.32
	Providing and fixing tourist friendly wooden passage at Qutub Complex	16.04	1.92	NIL	17.96
	Providing & fixing YMS post along with concertina wire all around in the enclosure wall of Qutub Complex, Mehrauli, Delhi	11.56	13.14	NIL	24.70

Ministry of Culture