Executive Summary:
This document is a response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2387 regarding the development of historical sites in Jhansi. It details the funds allocated and utilized for the protection, preservation, and promotion of historical sites in Jhansi over the last five years (2020-2025) by the Ministry of Culture. It also addresses plans for cultural events commemorating Rani Laxmibai and the development of a cultural heritage corridor.
Key Points / Main Content:
Financial Allocations and Expenditures:
* A total of 171 centrally protected monuments/sites under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) are in Jhansi Circle, including those in Jhansi City.
* The following funds were allocated and expended for conservation, preservation, and maintenance (in Crores INR):
* 2020-21: Allocation - 1.00, Expenditure - 1.00
* 2021-22: Allocation - 4.15, Expenditure - 4.15
* 2022-23: Allocation - 7.00, Expenditure - 7.00
* 2023-24: Allocation - 5.82, Expenditure - 5.82
* 2024-25: Allocation - 6.10, Expenditure - 6.10
* Specific expenditures for conservation, preservation, and maintenance at Jhansi Fort, Rani Mahal, and Memorial Cemetery Jhokan Bagh in Jhansi City are detailed in Annexure I for the past five years.
Cultural Events and Heritage Corridor:
* There are currently no plans to organize cultural events or commemorations at the national level to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Rani Laxmibai.
* There are no plans to develop a cultural heritage corridor in Jhansi centered around the legacy of Rani Laxmibai.
Impact Analysis:
Ministry of Culture and Tourism:
* Impact: Accountable for the allocation and utilization of funds for the preservation of historical sites in Jhansi. Also responsible for responding to parliamentary queries regarding cultural initiatives.
* Action Required: Continue to oversee the conservation, preservation, and maintenance of historical sites, ensuring funds are appropriately allocated and utilized as per Annexure I.
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI):
* Impact: Responsible for the conservation, preservation, and maintenance of the 171 centrally protected monuments/sites in the Jhansi Circle.
* Action Required: Execute conservation and maintenance work on historical sites in Jhansi as per allocated budgets.
Jhansi City Historical Sites (Jhansi Fort, Rani Mahal, Memorial Cemetery Jhokan Bagh):
* Impact: These sites are the direct beneficiaries of the allocated funds for structural repairs, conservation, and maintenance.
* Action Required: To facilitate and coordinate the execution of the planned works on the sites.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Culture: The Indian government ministry responsible for the preservation and promotion of art and culture.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the unstarred question was raised.
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh: A city in Uttar Pradesh, India, which is the focus of the question regarding the development of historical sites.
Anurag Sharma: The Member of Parliament who raised the unstarred question in the Lok Sabha.
Rani Laxmibai: An Indian queen and a prominent figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, whose 200th birth anniversary is mentioned.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat: The Minister of Culture and Tourism who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI): The Indian government agency responsible for archaeological research and the conservation of cultural monuments in India.
Jhansi Fort: A significant historical site in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, where conservation and maintenance work was executed.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CULTURE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2387
TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2025
DEVELOPMENT OF HISTORICAL SITES IN JHANSI
2387. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:
Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the total funds allocated and utilised for the protection, preservation and
promotion of historical sites in Jhansi during the last five years, including a breakdown of
expenditure on specific sites and projects;
(b) whether the Government has any plans to organise cultural events or commemorations at
the national level to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Rani Laxmibai and if so, the
details thereof, including the proposed date, venue and budget;
(c) whether the Government has any plans to develop a cultural heritage corridor in Jhansi
centered around the legacy of Rani Laxmibai; and
(d) if so, the details of any allocated projects or proposed initiatives?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM
(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)
(a) There are 171 centrally protected monuments/sites under the jurisdiction of
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Jhansi Circle, including monuments/sites in
Jhansi City. The details of the total funds allocated and utilised for conservation,
preservation and maintenance of these monuments are given as under:-
(Amount Rs. in Crores)
Sl. Year Allocation Expenditure
No.
1 2020-21 1.00 1.00
2 2021-22 4.15 4.15
3 2022-23 7.00 7.00
4 2023-24 5.82 5.82
5 2024-25 6.10 6.10
Further, the details of expenditure incurred onspecific sites in Jhansi City for
conservation, preservation and maintenance in the last five years are given at Annexure –
I.
(b) No, Sir. There are no such plans in this regard.
to
(d)Annexure-I
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF THE LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2387 FOR 04.08.2025
The details of expenditure incurred on specific sites in Jhansi for conservation, preservation and
maintenance in the last five years
(Amount in Rs.)
Sl. No. Name of Site and Work executed Expenditure Expenditure Expenditure for Expenditure Expenditure
For year For year 2021- year For Year For year
2020-21 22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
1 Jhansi Fort
A Structural conservation of Panch Mahal
adjoining building in the monument complex At 40656.00 3360455.00 257465.00 0.00 0.00
Jhansi Fort
Structural repair of shankargarh area at Jhansi
B 17057.00 768057.00 2371440.00 0.00 0.00
Fort
Structural conservation of Jhansi Fort
C 0.00 1885814.00 2305885.00 0.00 0.00
(remaining portion)
D M.W.(C) setting of interpretation centre, repair to
upper portion of gate no. 2, etc. Jhansi Fort,
improvement of existing public amenities 0.00 0.00 18721.00 499200.00 990.00
E MW (C) to repair to the moth area towards
kudan sthal and improvement of adjoining area at 0.00 0.00 5000.00 1075974.00 2844132.00
Jhansi Fort
F Minor civil and electric work (cam) to repair and
reconstruction of damaged part of compound wall
around Jhansi Fort 0.00 0.00 0.00 24800.00 0.00
2 Rani Mahal Jhansi
A Structural repair of Rani Mahal
the terrace at north side, and repair of 1st 640522.00 1418699.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Floor room inside Rani Mahal
Structural repair of backside portion Rani
B 0.00 1023131.00 1479322.00 0.00 0.00
Mahal Jhansi
C M.W.(C) improvement of sculpture display &
repairs to front row( inside of Rani Mahal, Jhansi. 0.00 0.00 6000.00 411408.00 2600.00
3 Memorial Cemetery Jhokan Bagh, Jhansi
A M.W.(C) to structural repair and environmental
development of memorial cemetery at Jhansi. 0.00 0.00 6000.00 20000.00 604062.00
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