**Summary:**
In response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2353, addressed on August 4, 2025, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, provided the following information regarding the repair and strengthening of identified cultural sites:
As of the stated date, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) maintains 3685 monuments, archaeological sites, and remains declared as being of national importance. The ASI undertakes conservation and maintenance of these sites based on conservation requirements, availability of funds and resources, and in accordance with the National Conservation Policy. The upkeep and maintenance of protected monuments and sites is an ongoing process. The response was provided by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Culture: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the preservation and promotion of art and culture.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Dr. Faggan Singh Kulaste: Member of Parliament who raised the question about cultural sites.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat: Minister of Culture and Tourism who provided the answer to the question.
Archaeological Survey of India: Indian government agency responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country.
National Conservation Policy: A policy guiding the conservation and maintenance efforts of protected monuments and sites.
Cultural Heritage: The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that are inherited from past generations.
India: The country where the cultural sites are located.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CULTURE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2353
ANSWERED ON 04.08.2025
PLAN FOR REPAIR AND STRENGTHENING THE IDENTIFIED SITE
†2353. DR. FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE:
Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:
(a) the number of cultural sites identified in the country;
(b) whether the Government has formulated any special plan for repair and strengthening of the
identified sites; and
(c) the details along with the time by which future plans will be implemented by the
Government by identifying the major centers for promoting the importance of cultural
heritage in the country?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM
(SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)
(a) There are 3685 monuments and archaeological sites and remainsdeclared as of national
importance in the country, which are maintained by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
(b) ASI takes up conservation and maintenance of monuments and sites of national importance
& as per the conservation requirement considering availability of funds and resources and
(c)
following the National Conservation Policy. Further, upkeep and maintenance of the
protected monuments and sites is an ongoing process.
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