**Executive Summary**
This report from the Ministry of Culture, posted on February 12, 2026, outlines the conservation and protection efforts being undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for 56 Centrally Protected Monuments in Jammu & Kashmir. It details conservation/development works planned for completion by the end of the financial year 2025-26, alongside their allocation and expenditure. Annexure-I lists the specific sites and works planned.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **General Conservation and Preservation:**
* ASI is responsible for the regular conservation, preservation, and protection of 56 Centrally Protected Monuments in J&K.
* Repair, restoration, and structural stabilization works are ongoing at various monuments.
* Modern documentation tools like LiDAR, GIS, and drone-based surveys are proposed for selected monuments.
* **Heritage Site Development:**
* ASI plans for integrated and phased development of selected heritage sites in J&K, focusing on conservation, visitor amenities, and heritage awareness.
* Heritage awareness and capacity-building programs are implemented through outreach, community involvement, and educational institutions.
* **Financial Details (2025-26):**
* Total allocation for conservation/development works: ₹5.75 Crores.
* Expenditure up to January 27, 2026: ₹4.97 Crores.
* **Sites Planned for Completion by 2025-26 (Annexure-I):**
* The annexure lists specific sites where conservation or development works are planned for completion by 2025-26, as provided by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Rajya Sabha.
* The list includes sites like Akhnoor Fort, various temples (Pratapswamin, Avantisvara, Hari Hara Shiva, Trilochan Nath, Sugandesha), ancient stupas and chaityas, the Mughal Arcade Verinag, and the Ancient Palace at Ramnagar.
* The works include structural repairs, restoration, pathway upgrades, amenity development, and security improvements.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the outlined conservation and development plans, managing allocated funds, and ensuring projects are completed by the specified deadline.
* **Action Required:** Execute the planned conservation/development works, adhering to the specified timelines and budgetary constraints.
**Stakeholder:** Local Communities and Education Institutions
* **Impact:** Beneficiaries of enhanced heritage awareness programs and capacity-building initiatives.
* **Action Required:** Participate in outreach activities and educational programs aimed at promoting cultural heritage preservation.
**Stakeholder:** Tourists and Visitors
* **Impact:** Will experience improved amenities and enhanced accessibility at heritage sites.
* **Action Required:** N/A
**Stakeholder:** Ministry of Culture
* **Impact:** Overseeing the conservation and development efforts in Jammu & Kashmir.
* **Action Required:** Monitor the progress of the projects and ensure that the allocated funds are utilized effectively.
Key Entities Referenced
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI): The primary agency responsible for the care and maintenance of Centrally Protected Monuments in Jammu & Kashmir.
Jammu & Kashmir: The region where the conservation and protection of monuments are focused.
Centrally Protected Monuments: The specific type of monuments that are the subject of conservation, preservation, and protection efforts by ASI.
Ministry of Culture: The ministry overseeing the conservation and protection efforts.
Ministry of Culture
CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF
MONUMENTS IN J&K
Posted On: 12 FEB 2026 1:49PM by PIB Delhi
There are 56 Centrally Protected Monuments under care and maintenance of Archaeological Survey of
India (ASI) in Jammu & Kashmir. ASI undertakes regular conservation, preservation and protection of
Centrally Protected Monuments under its jurisdiction in J&K.
Repair, restoration and structural stabilization works are being carried out regularly at various monuments
as per the need and availability of resources. However, the use of modern documentation tools such as
LiDAR mapping, GIS and drone-based surveys has been proposed for selected monuments, including the
Group of Temples at Naranag, Sun Temple Martand, and the Ancient Temple at Buniyar, for detailed
documentation and future conservation planning.
ASI has proposed integrated and phased development of selected heritage sites in Jammu & Kashmir with
emphasis on conservation, visitor amenities and heritage awareness.
The list of monuments where conservation/development works are planned for completion during
financial year 2025-26 till date is enclosed at Annexure-I. The allocation and expenditure during the year
2025-26 is given below.
(In Crores)
Year Allocation Expenditure up to 27.01.2026
2025-26 5.75 4.97
Heritage awareness and capacity-building programmes are being undertaken through outreach activities,
involvement of local communities and education institutions.
These initiatives have resulted in enhanced public awareness and promotion of tourism while ensuring
preservation of the cultural heritage of Jammu & Kashmir.
Annexure - I
THE DETAILS OF SITES PLANNED FOR COMPLETION BY 2025-26
Sl. No. Name of Monument Name of workConservation works
01. Akhnoor fort Akhnoor, District S/R to Akhnoor Fort Akhnoor
Jammu
02. Pratapswamin temple, Tapper S/R to Pratapswamin temple, Tapper
Baramulla
03. Avantisvara temple, Avantipur, S/R to Avantisvara temple, Avantipur
Pulwama
04. Hari Hara Shiva Temple, Billawar, S/R to Hari Hara Shiva Temple, Billawar
Kathua
05. Trilochan Nath temple, Mahadera, S/R to Trilochan Nath temple, Mahadera, Basholi
Basholi Kathua
06. Ancient Stupa, Monastery and S/R to West Side Stupa at Parihaspora Pattan
Chaitya at Parihaspora Baramulla
07. Group of arched terraces at Pari S/R to Restoration of stair case at Group of Arched
Mahal, Srinagar terraces Structural Pari Mahal
08. Sugandesha temple Baramulla S/R to Sugandesha temple Pattan
09. Mughal Arcade Verinag, District S/R to Mughal Arcade Verinag
Anantnag
10. Ancient Stupa, Monastery and S/R to Main structure & laying of stone in Apron of
Chaitya at Parihaspora Baramulla Chaitya at Parihaspora Pattan
Baramulla
11. Zaina – ul Abdin’s Mothers tomb, S/R to Zaina – ul Abdin’s Mothers tomb, Zaina
Zaina Kadal, Srinagar Kadal, Srinagar
12. Akhoon Mulla Shah, Mosque S/R to Akhoon Mulla Shah, Mosque
13. Group of temples at Naranag S/R to Group of temples at Naranag
Development works15. Avantisvara temple, Avantipur, S/R to Avantisvara temple, Avantipur
Pulwama
16. Hari Hara Shiva Temple, Billawar, S/R to Hari Hara temple Billawar
Kathua
17. Mughal Arcade Verinag, District Development of amenities at Mughal Arcade Verinag
Anantnag
18. Ancient temple Martand Upgradation of pathway & fixing of CCTV Cameras
at Ancient temple Martand
19. Avantiswamin temple Avantipur Job work under up-gradation of toilet block and
ticket counter at Avantiswamin temple Avantipur
20 Ancient Palace at Ramnagar Job work under up-gradation of existing grill fencing
over dwarf wall on southern side of the Ancient
Palace at Ramnagar
This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in
a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
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