Proposal for conservation, restoration and...

Commonwealth Games-2010

Archaeological Survey of India

Proposal for conservation, restoration and improvement of tourist amenities of the centrally protected monuments of

Delhi for the

“Welcome to the Historical City of

Delhi”

Slogan for Commonwealth Games

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 Dinpanahbuilt 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

Purana Qila

Kotla Firoz Shah

Red Fort

Tughlakabad Fort

Edifices of the historic city

Jahapanah Wall Satpula

Sher Shah GateSiri Fort Wall

Different typology

Jantar Mantar

Hauz Khas Complex

Agrasen Ki Baoli

Ashokan Pillar

Mosques &Tombs

Lal Gumbad

Jamali Kamali Mosque and TombSikander Lodhi Tomb

Mohamadi wali Mosque

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

40.00Nila Gumbad7.17.00Subz Burj6.45.00Khan-i-Khana’s Tomb 5.

160.00Humayun’s Tomb Complex4.75.00Sher Shah Gate3.37.00Khairul-Manazi’l- Mosque2.

229.00Purana Qila Complex1.

Fund Required (In lacs)

Name of the monumentSl. No.


25.00Safdarjung Tomb Complex12.

22.00Group of monuments Hazrat NizamuddinComplex

11.

13.00Bara Khambha10.

65.00Arab- ki-Sarai9.

15.00Bu -Halima Tomb, near Humayun’s Tomb, Nizamuddin

8.




15.00Wazirabad Bridge, Tomb and Mosque. 16.

75.00City Wall, Kashmiri Gate15.

55.00Najaf Khan Tomb14.

25.00

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

13.




30.00Ugrasen-ki-Baoli23.

5.00Lal Bangla22.

65.00Jantar Mantar Complex21.

15.00Khuni Darwaza20.

50.00City Wall, Daria Ganj19.

11.00Delhi Gate18.

105.00Kotla Feroz Shah17.




23.00Mohamadiwali Mosque, Mayfair Garden 32.

275.00Bara Khambha, Hauz Khas31.

30.00Sakri Gumti, Hauz Khas30.

5.00Dadi Poti, Hauz Khas29.

65.00Biran ka Gumbad, Green Park 28.

15.00Ashokan Rock Edict27.

50.00Salimgarh Fort, Red Fort 26.

11.00Ajmeri Gate25.

105.00Red Fort Complex24.




55.00Jahanpanah Wall, Adchini and Hauz Rani37.

70.00Hauz Khas Complex, Hauz Khas36.

50.005.0030.00

85.00

Siri Fort Wall (i) Stretch adjoining Panchsheel Park(ii) Stretch adjoining Asiad Village(iii) Stretch of the Wall from Asiad

tower to Siri Fort Sports Complex

35.

10.00Teen Burji, Mohammad pur Village34.

35.00Lal Gumbad, Malviya Nagar33.




30.00Tughluqabad Fort44.

45.00Balban’s Tomb and Ruins, Anuvrat Marg43.

15.00Ajim Khan’s Tomb, Anuvrat Marg42.

15.00Jamali Kamali Tomb and Mosque, Mehrauli 41.

95.00Qutb Minar Complex, Mehrauli 40.

20.00Satpula, Khirki Village39.

105.00Qila Rai Pithora Wall, Ladoo Sarai38.




40.00Adilabad Fort46.

20.00Ghiasuddin Tughluq’s Tomb45.



Total EstimateSl no.

Name of category Funds required ( in lacs) including 10% unforeseen charges / contingencies

1 Conservation/ repairs at the monuments.

849.20

2 Sprucing up of the monuments by way of improving the pathways, repairs and painting to the railings/ boundary wall, upgradation of toilets, drinking water, publication counters, signage, etc.

631.40

3 Chemical treatment of certain monuments.

90.20

4 Environmental development 517.00 5 Illumination / flood lighting of

the monuments. 485.10

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

• [email protected]

• [email protected]

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