Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Govt: 3,685 Monuments, Sites Under ASI Jurisdiction
Imagine the government is like a big protector of old and important places, like ancient buildings and special sites.
The government shared that it looks after 3,685 of these places.
These include places of worship and historical sites.
The government is always working to keep these places safe, fixing them up when needed.
They spend money on these projects.
Sometimes, if a place isn't considered important anymore, they might remove it from the protected list.
The government also answered questions about how it protects these special sites and how much money it spends.
The government informed Parliament that there are 3,685 centrally protected monuments and sites under the ASI's jurisdiction.
This includes minority heritage sites, places of worship, and pilgrimage sites.
The Union Culture Minister stated conservation and preservation are ongoing processes based on need and resources.
The minister also provided details on funds allocated and spent on these sites.
Recently, 18 monuments were delisted as they were no longer of national importance.
- Who
- The Union Culture Minister provided the information in the Lok Sabha.
- What
- The government reported on the number of centrally protected monuments and sites.
- When
- The information was shared in response to queries in the Lok Sabha, including on Monday and in March.
- Where
- Information pertains to sites across the country under the Archaeological Survey of India's jurisdiction.
- Why
- To answer queries about the number and management of protected sites, including funding and preservation efforts.
- Total Protected Sites
- 3,685
- Governing Body
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- Includes
- Minority heritage sites, places of worship and pilgrimage sites
- Delisted Monuments
- 18
- Act
- Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958