Parliament Question: Revenue generated from Protected Monuments in Rajasthan

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5047 ANSWERED ON 23.03.2026 REVENUE GENERATED FROM PROTECTED MONUMENTS IN RAJASTHAN †5047 SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that revenue is generated through entry tickets at protected archaeological sites across the Country annually; (b) if so, the details of revenue generated from major protected monuments in Rajasthan, including Chittorgarh, during the last three years; (c) the details of the funds allocated and utilised for the conservation, maintenance and development of protected monuments/sites in Rajasthan, including Chittorgarh, year-wise; (d) the details of the development work undertaken to improve tourist facilities at Chittorgarh and other major sites; (e) whether the Government is implementing any special schemes to further promote these sites globally and boost tourism; and (f) whether the Government has taken any initiatives for the development of Chittorgarh and other sites under Public-Private Partnership schemes like "Adopt a Heritage", and if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT) (a) There are 143 ticketed monuments across the country under the Archaeological Survey of & India (ASI) out of 06 ticketed monuments in the states of Rajasthan including Chittorgarh Fort. (b) The revenue generated through entry tickets at protected archaeological monuments across the country is calculated and compiled annually. The details of revenue generated from major monuments in Rajasthan, including Chittorgarh, during the last three years and current year are given as annexure-I. (c) There are 161 protected monuments and sites under the jurisdiction of ASI in the state of Rajasthan including Chittorgarh Fort. Details of funds allocations and expenditure for conservation, maintenance and development of these monuments and sites during the last three years and current as under: (amount rupees in crore) Year Allocation Expenditure 2022-23 17.93 17.93 2023-24 23.40 23.40 2024-25 20.16 20.15 2025-26 17.70 15.15 (upto 05.03.2026) --(d) Basic tourist amenities and facilities at some of the monuments like Cultural Notice Board (Hindi, English, Chinese, Singhali, QR Code based & Braille), directional Signage, Pathway, with tactile strip, Benches, Ramps, Wheelchairs, Parking, First Aid, CCTVs, Baby Care Room, Publication Counter, Interpretation Centre, Toilet (Divyang, female & male), Drinking Water, etc. are provide for benefit of the tourists based upon the footfall and feasibility. The details of the amenities available at Chhittorgarh Fort and other major monuments/sites in Rajasthan are attached as annexure-II. (e) Through there is no schemes, the Government promotes monuments of ASI through various initiatives such as World Heritage Week, World Heritage Day, cultural programmes, awareness and campaigns through exhibitions etc. which help in promotion of tourism on these monuments. (f) The protected monument of Chittorgarh Fort, Chittorgarh has not been adopted by any entity as of date under Public-Private Partnership schemes like “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” programme.ANNEXURE-I ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) & (b) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5047 FOR 23.03.2026. DETAILS OF REVENUE GENERATED FROM MAJOR MONUMENTS IN RAJASTHAN, INCLUDING CHITTORGARH, DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS AND CURRENT YEAR (AMOUNT IN RUPEES) Sl. 2025-26 (upto State / Monument 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 No. January 2026) Ancient Site, 1 4907740 7112952 6364805 5359455 Bhangarh Step Well (Baori) 2 12842060 28865177 35443395 22252040 at Abhaneri Deeg Bhawan, 3 924890 1076095 1050015 899945 Deeg 4 Chittorgarh Fort 36221975 43068740 48955745 61510805 5 Kumbhalgarh Fort 18329945 17977463 20237075 16729575 Marble Pavilion, 6 17771335 13740395 9290325 26418785 Ana Sagar, Ajmer TOTAL 90997945 111840822 121341360 133170605ANNEXURE-II ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (d) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5047 FOR 23.03.2026. DETAILS OF VISITORS AMENITIES AVAILABLE AT MAJOR PROTECTED MONUMENTS IN RAJASTHAN INCLUDING CHITTORGARH FORT Sl. No. Monument / Site Available Visitors Amenities JAIPUR CIRCLE 1. Baori, Abaneri, Dausa Cultural Notice Board in Braille, English, Hindi & QR Code based, Protection Notice Board, Directional Signage, Pathway with tactile, Baby Care Room, Wheelchair, First Aid, CCTV, Souvenir/ Publication Counter, Illumination, Benches, Divyang, Female & Male Toilet, Drinking Water, Garbage Bin 2. Ancient site, Cultural Notice Board in English, Hindi & QR Code based, Bhangarh, Alwar Protection Notice Board, Directional Signage, Wheelchair, First Aid, CCTV, Souvenir/ Publication Counter, Benches, Divyang, Female & Male Toilet, Drinking Water, Garbage Bin 3. Deeg Bhawans Cultural Notice Board in English, Hindi & QR Code based, (Palace), Deeg, Protection Notice Board, Wheelchair, First Aid, CCTV, Souvenir/ Bharatpur Publication Counter, Baby Care Room, Parking, Benches, Female & Male Toilet, Drinking Water, Garbage Bin 4. Ranthambhore Fort, Cultural Notice Board in Braille, English, Hindi & QR Code based, Sawai Madhopur Baby Care Room, Wheelchair, CCTV, Benches, Divyang, Garbage Bin JODHPUR CIRCLE 5. Fort of Chittaur as a Cultural Notice Board in English, Hindi & QR Code based, whole, Chittorgarh Protection Notice Board, Ramp, Wheelchair, E-cart, Parking, First Aid, Baby care room, Sound & Light Show, Illumination, Souvenir/ Publication Counter, Cafeteria, Divyang, Female & Male Toilet, Drinking Water, Garbage Bin, Benches 6. Fort of Kumbhalgarh Cultural Notice Board in Braille, English, Hindi & QR Code based, as a whole, Protection Notice Board, Ramp, Wheelchair, Parking, First Aid, Baby Rajasamand care room, Sound & Light Show, Illumination, Souvenir/ Publication Counter, CCTV, Divyang, Female & Male Toilet, Drinking Water, Garbage Bin, Benches 7. The Marble Pavilions Cultural Notice Board in English, Hindi & QR Code based, and Balustrade on the Protection Notice Board, Female & Male Toilet, Drinking Water, Ana Sagar, Ajmer Garbage Bin, Directional Signage, Benches, Ramp, CCTV 8. Fort including Cultural Notice Board in English & Hindi, Protection Notice Board, Ancient Temples, Jaisalmer *****