Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Cooch Behar MP Seeks Urgent Royal Palace Restoration
A politician from Cooch Behar wants to fix up the old royal palace, which is a big tourist spot.
The palace needs work because it's not being taken care of well enough.
Even though lots of people visit and pay to see it, the government isn't giving enough money to fix it up.
The politician wants the government to give more money to keep the palace in good shape and add better things like restrooms and signs for the visitors.
Cooch Behar MP Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia urged for restoration of the Cooch Behar Royal Palace.
The MP cited the palace's historical and cultural significance and its importance as a tourist attraction.
The palace, built in 1886, functions as a museum under the ASI but faces maintenance issues.
Revenue from the palace has increased while maintenance grants have stagnated or decreased.
The MP requested increased funding and improved facilities for the palace.
- Who
- Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia (MP) and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Union Minister).
- What
- Cooch Behar MP requested restoration and improved maintenance of Cooch Behar Royal Palace.
- When
- The MP met with the Union minister of tourism and culture.
- Where
- Cooch Behar Royal Palace, India.
- Why
- To address the poor upkeep of the palace and ensure its preservation.
Advocates for Increased Funding
Those Prioritizing Other Expenditures
Maintenance Funding Levels
Advocates for Increased Funding
Significant increase in maintenance grants is necessary to address the deteriorating condition of the palace.
Those Prioritizing Other Expenditures
Current maintenance grants are sufficient, or alternative funding sources should be explored.
- Palace Name
- Cooch Behar Royal Palace (Rajbari)
- Built
- 1886
- Function
- Museum
- Managed by
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- 2022-23 Revenue
- Rs 1,50,40,425
- 2022-23 Maintenance Grant
- Rs 28,01,000