Archaeological Survey of India

Proposal for conservation, restoration

and improvement of tourist amenities of
the centrally protected monuments of
Delhi for the

Commonwealth Games-2010
Slogan for Commonwealth Games

“Welcome to the
Historical City of
Delhi”
 Historicity of Delhi
• Delhi has a remote past; the neighbouring
Anangapur yielded lower palaeolithic tools
(approximately 200,000 years old)
• Bhorgarh, Mandoli are the two late
Harappan sites (second millennium B.C.) that
dot the northern border of Delhi, along
with several other Harappan and late
Harappan sites in the neighbouring Uttar
Pradesh and Haryana
• The excavation at Purana Qila yielded the
remains of Painted Grey Ware (1200 – 800
B.C.)
• Historians suggest its original name as
“Dhillika” which ultimately transformed
into “Dilli”
• Delhi is also famous for its series of forts
and towns, also known as Seven Cities
• SEVEN CITIES OF DELHI
• Qila Rai Pithora built by Prithvi Raj Chauhan, near
the oldest Rajput settlement in Lal-Kot;
• Siri, built by Alauddin Khilji in 1303;
• Tughlaqabad, built by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (1321-
1325);
• Jahanpanah, built by Muhammad bin Tughlaq (1325-
1351);
• Kotla Firoz Shah, built by Firuz Shah Tughlaq (1351-
1388);
• Purana Qila, built by Sher Shah Suri and Dinpanah
built by Humayun, both in the area near the
speculated site of the legendary Indraprastha
(1538-1545); and
• Shahjanabad, built by Shah Jahan from 1638 to 1649,
containing the Lal Qila and the Chandni Chowk
• Delhi came under British control in 1857; and in 1911 it was
declared as the capital of British India
 World Heritage Sites of Delhi

Humayun’s Tomb

Qutb Complex, Mehrauli

 Forts of Delhi

Tughlakabad Fort Kotla Firoz Shah

Purana Qila
Red Fort
Edifices of the historic city

Siri Fort Wall Sher Shah Gate

Satpula Jahapanah Wall

 Different typology

Ashokan Pillar
Hauz Khas Complex

Jantar Mantar
Agrasen Ki Baoli
 Mosques &Tombs

Mohamadi wali Mosque Lal Gumbad

Jamali Kamali Mosque and

Sikander Lodhi Tomb Tomb
 Brief History of ASI
• Established in 1861 to explore and
excavate new archaeological sites
and to scientifically preserve and
protect the monuments and
antiquarian remains of the country
• Implementation of the Ancient
Monuments and Archaeological
Sites & Remains Act 1958 and
Antiquities & the Art Treasures Act
1972 promulgated
 Functions of ASI
• Protection of monuments and sites under AMASR Act,
1958
• Maintenance and conservation of centrally
protected monuments, sites and remains
• Exploration and excavation of archaeological sites
• Scientific preservation of monuments and
antiquarian remains
• Architectural survey of monuments and buildings
• Development of epigraphical research, numismatic
studies
• Registration and regulation of trade of antiquities
under AAT Act, 1972
• Setting up of site museums
• Horticultural and environmental up gradation
• Publication of technical reports, guidebooks, etc.
• Institute of Archaeology for imparting training in
archaeology and allied subjects
• Underwater archaeological operations
 ASI and Delhi’s Heritage

• Total number of protected monuments:174

• These monuments refer to different layers
of history
• There is considerable variety in
architectural styles and typologies as they
belong to different periods
• The monuments vary from huge forts to
small gateways, kos minars and graves
 Strategy for achieving the goal
• Short Listing the monuments
• Phasing of works
• Setting targets and means to achieve the
goals
• Preparation of Estimates
• Completion of codal formalities
• Execution of works
• Coordination with other agencies (for
infrastructure and services, removal of
encroachment, safety and security, Road
Signage's with emphasis on monuments etc)
• Criteria of short listing
–Representing a historic layer
–Significance of the monument
–Variety: Different typology
–Condition of the monument
–Popularity
–Visual access and accessibility
• Total Sites short listed 46
 Phasing of Works
• Phase I: 2007-08
•Conservation emphasis mainly on
necessary structural repairs/
scientific conservation of the
monuments
•Provision and up-gradation of tourist
amenities and facilities at par with
international standards
• Phase II: 2008 - 09
•Improving the settings and landscaping
the monument
•Illumination / flood lighting of the
monument
 Expenditure per monument
Sl. Name of the monument Fund
No. Required (In
lacs)
1. Purana Qila Complex 229.00
2. Khairul-Manazi’l- Mosque 37.00
3. Sher Shah Gate 75.00
4. Humayun’s Tomb Complex 160.00
5. Khan-i-Khana’s Tomb 45.00
6. Subz Burj 17.00
7. Nila Gumbad 40.00
 Expenditure per monument

Sl. No. Name of the monument Fund

Required
(In lacs)
8. Bu -Halima Tomb, near Humayun’s Tomb, 15.00
Nizamuddin
9. Arab- ki-Sarai 65.00
10. Bara Khambha 13.00
11. Group of monuments Hazrat Nizamuddin 22.00
Complex
12. Safdarjung Tomb Complex 25.00
 Expenditure per monument
Sl. No. Name of the monument Fund
Required
(In lacs)

13. Lodi Garden Monuments (5 nos )

(i) (i) Muhammad Shah’s Tomb
(ii) (ii) Bara Gumbad Masjid
(iii)(iii) Shish-Gumbad
(iv) (iv) Sikandar Lodi’s Tomb
(v) Athpula 25.00
14. Najaf Khan Tomb 55.00
15. City Wall, Kashmiri Gate 75.00
16. Wazirabad Bridge, Tomb and Mosque. 15.00
 Expenditure per monument

Sl. No. Name of the monument Fund

Required
(In lacs)
17. Kotla Feroz Shah 105.00
18. Delhi Gate 11.00
19. City Wall, Daria Ganj 50.00
20. Khuni Darwaza 15.00
21. Jantar Mantar Complex 65.00
22. Lal Bangla 5.00
23. Ugrasen-ki-Baoli 30.00
 Expenditure per monument
Sl. No. Name of the monument Fund
Required
(In lacs)

24. Red Fort Complex 105.00

25. Ajmeri Gate 11.00
26. Salimgarh Fort, Red Fort 50.00
27. Ashokan Rock Edict 15.00
28. Biran ka Gumbad, Green Park 65.00
29. Dadi Poti, Hauz Khas 5.00
30. Sakri Gumti, Hauz Khas 30.00
31. Bara Khambha, Hauz Khas 275.00
32. Mohamadiwali Mosque, Mayfair Garden 23.00
 Expenditure per monument
Sl. No. Name of the monument Fund
Required
(In lacs)

33. Lal Gumbad, Malviya Nagar 35.00

34. Teen Burji, Mohammad pur Village 10.00
35. Siri Fort Wall 50.00
(i) Stretch adjoining Panchsheel Park 5.00
(ii) Stretch adjoining Asiad Village 30.00
(iii) Stretch of the Wall from Asiad
tower to Siri Fort Sports Complex 85.00

36. Hauz Khas Complex, Hauz Khas 70.00

37. Jahanpanah Wall, Adchini and Hauz Rani 55.00
 Expenditure per monument

Sl. No. Name of the monument Fund

Required
(In lacs)
38. Qila Rai Pithora Wall, Ladoo Sarai 105.00
39. Satpula, Khirki Village 20.00
40. Qutb Minar Complex, Mehrauli 95.00
41. Jamali Kamali Tomb and Mosque, Mehrauli 15.00
42. Ajim Khan’s Tomb, Anuvrat Marg 15.00
43. Balban’s Tomb and Ruins, Anuvrat Marg 45.00
44. Tughluqabad Fort 30.00
 Expenditure per monument

Sl. No. Name of the monument Fund

Required
(In lacs)
45. Ghiasuddin Tughluq’s Tomb 20.00
46. Adilabad Fort 40.00
 Total Estimate
Sl Name of category Funds required ( in lacs)
no. including 10% unforeseen
charges / contingencies
1 Conservation/ repairs at the 849.20
monuments.
2 Sprucing up of the monuments 631.40
by way of improving the
pathways, repairs and painting
to the railings/ boundary wall,
upgradation of toilets, drinking
water, publication counters,
signage, etc.
3 Chemical treatment of certain 90.20
monuments.
4 Environmental development 517.00
5 Illumination / flood lighting of 485.10
the monuments.
Total 2572.90
Say 2573.00
 Constraints faced by ASI

- Human resources
- Financial resources
- Participation and
involvement
 DEMAND FOR CULTURAL
PRESERVATION OUTSTRIPS
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
 A Different Route
• National Culture Fund
– Founded in 1996 to encourage public-private
participation and to augment government efforts
– Enables the government to mobilize extra
budgetary resources by allowing direct
contributions to the NCF account maintained
outside the consolidated fund of India
– In the field of heritage conservation and its
promotion
– NCF enables institutions and individuals to perform
their rightful role in promoting and preserving
India’s rich cultural heritage
– NCF accepts private institutions and individuals as
equal partners of the government in the
management of the cultural heritage of India
 Benefits of NCF
• All contributions to NCF are given
100% tax exemption under section
80G(2) of the IT Act of 1961
• ASI shall duly acknowledge the
contributions at the site and also in
its publication
• Guaranteed mileage for donor as they
can project these donations in their
advertisements and any other
campaign initiated by them
NCF will help propagate and inform
people around the world about the
heritage of India
FLEXIBILITY
* CHOICE OF MONUMENT
* NATURE OF WORK
* MODE OF EXECUTION
* SETTING UP THE DEADLINES
* MOU
* PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
COMMITTEE
* OPEN TO SUGGESTION WITH
POSITIVE MIND
 Management of NCF
• NCF managed and administered by a council chaired
by Minister for Culture

• an Executive Committee chaired chaired by the

Secretary, Ministry of Culture

• Members are from the corporate houses, private

foundations, experts in various art forms and
academicians

• This is to facilitate and increase non-governmental

participation in the decision making process
 ASI and NCF

• A Project Implementation Committee consisting of

experts and representatives can monitor and
implement the project
• NCF facilitates all necessary clearances and
permissions for the project
• ASI specifies the general term about the activities
permissible within the protected sites
• NCF is accountable to each donor in respect of funds
donated
• Funds can be donated either in Indian / Foreign
currency and a separate dedicated account for each
project is opened by the NCF
Projects that can be sponsored under
NCF
• Bring about visible improvements at monuments
and sites, heritage complexes and their environs
• To bring monuments back into lifestyle and
culture of local communities
• Environmental development in and around the
heritage sites
• Structural conservation, scientific preservation
and refurbishment of monuments
• Display of cultural texts, direction boards,
signages, etc
• Providing tourist friendly amenities, popular
authentic historical literature
• Improvement and upgradation of existing museums
• Illumination of monuments
 NCF Projects (Ongoing)
• Taj Mahal Conservation Collaborative Project (Indian
Hotels Co. Ltd.) [Rs. 1.87 crores]
• Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer (World Monument Fund) [$
4,39,000 and Rs. 4 crores by ASI]
• Indian Oil Foundation [Rs. 25 crores)
– Sun Temple, Konark
– Kanheri Caves, Mumbai
– Group of Temples, Khajuraho
– Group of Monuments, Hampi
– Warrangal Fort, Warrangal
• Jantar Mantar (Park Hotel) [Rs. 10 lakhs]
• Lodhi Garden (Steel Authority of India Ltd.) [Rs. 1
crore]
• For further details, please contact

• www.asi.nic.in

• dgasi@vsnl.net

• chandershekhar67@hotmail.com