Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Several Delhi Monuments Restrict Entry During ASI Repair Work
Some famous monuments in Delhi are being repaired or improved.
Because of this work, visitors cannot enter certain parts of places such as Hauz Khas, Jantar Mantar, and the Red Fort.
The Archaeological Survey of India is carrying out the conservation work.
Some areas are closed to protect delicate buildings and artwork.
The inside of the Qutub Minar has been closed since a stampede in 1981.
Other projects are improving toilets, access, and visitor facilities.
The repairs cover 10 monuments or monument complexes.
The report did not say when all of the current restrictions began.
The Archaeological Survey of India has restricted access at several Delhi monuments undergoing conservation, repairs, or visitor-facility upgrades.
Entry has been limited at parts of Hauz Khas, Jantar Mantar, Agrasen ki Baoli, and the Qutub Minar complex.
Six Red Fort structures, including the Hammam, Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Khas, Khas Mahal, Rang Mahal, and Sheesh Mahal, are restricted.
Works are also underway at Tughlaqabad Fort, Safdarjung Tomb, Humayun’s Tomb, Salimgarh Fort, and the Red Fort’s Lahore Gate well area.
ASI Delhi Circle spending allocations ranged from Rs 17.85 crore to Rs 36.61 crore annually between 2021-22 and 2025-26.
- Who
- The Archaeological Survey of India’s Delhi Circle is carrying out the work and restricting access.
- What
- Parts of 10 Delhi monuments or monument complexes are closed or restricted for conservation, structural repairs, and visitor-facility improvements.
- When
- The RTI response provided spending data from 2021-22 through 2025-26; it did not specify when the current restrictions began.
- Where
- At heritage sites across Delhi, including Hauz Khas, Jantar Mantar, Agrasen ki Baoli, the Red Fort, and the Qutub Minar complex.
- Why
- To conduct conservation and structural repairs and improve accessibility and visitor facilities; some Red Fort areas are also protected from damage caused by heavy footfall.
- Agency
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Delhi Circle
- Sites affected
- Ten monuments or monument complexes across Delhi
- Restricted locations
- Parts of Hauz Khas, Jantar Mantar, Agrasen ki Baoli, the Red Fort, and the Qutub Minar complex
- Red Fort structures
- Hammam, Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Khas, Khas Mahal, Rang Mahal, and Sheesh Mahal
- Qutub Minar restriction
- The interior has been closed since a stampede in 1981
- Highest reported allocation
- Rs 36.61 crore in 2023-24, with around Rs 36.57 crore spent
- Latest reported allocation
- Rs 28.70 crore for 2025-26, with about Rs 28.67 crore spent