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Government of India
Ministry of Culture
12 FEB 2026 1:49PM by PIB Delhi
CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MONUMENTS IN J&K

There are 56 Centrally Protected Monuments under care and maintenance of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in Jammu & Kashmir. ASI undertakes regular conservation, preservation and protection of Centrally Protected Monuments under its jurisdiction in J&K.

Repair, restoration and structural stabilization works are being carried out regularly at various monuments as per the need and availability of resources. However, the use of modern documentation tools such as LiDAR mapping, GIS and drone-based surveys has been proposed for selected monuments, including the Group of Temples at Naranag, Sun Temple Martand, and the Ancient Temple at Buniyar, for detailed documentation and future conservation planning.

ASI has proposed integrated and phased development of selected heritage sites in Jammu & Kashmir with emphasis on conservation, visitor amenities and heritage awareness.

The list of monuments where conservation/development works are planned for completion during financial year 2025-26 till date is enclosed at Annexure-I. The allocation and expenditure during the year 2025-26 is given below.

(In Crores)

Year

Allocation 

Expenditure up to 27.01.2026

2025-26

5.75

4.97

 

Heritage awareness and capacity-building programmes are being undertaken through outreach activities, involvement of local communities and education institutions.

These initiatives have resulted in enhanced public awareness and promotion of tourism while ensuring preservation of the cultural heritage of Jammu & Kashmir.

 

Annexure - I

 

THE DETAILS OF SITES PLANNED FOR COMPLETION BY 2025-26

 

Sl. No.

Name of Monument

 

Name of work

Conservation works

01.

Akhnoor fort Akhnoor, District Jammu

S/R to Akhnoor Fort Akhnoor

02.

Pratapswamin temple, Tapper Baramulla

S/R to Pratapswamin temple, Tapper

03.

Avantisvara temple, Avantipur, Pulwama

S/R to Avantisvara temple, Avantipur

04.

Hari Hara Shiva Temple, Billawar, Kathua

S/R to Hari Hara Shiva Temple, Billawar  

05.

Trilochan Nath temple, Mahadera, Basholi Kathua

S/R to Trilochan Nath temple, Mahadera, Basholi

06.

Ancient Stupa, Monastery and Chaitya at Parihaspora Baramulla

S/R to West Side Stupa at Parihaspora Pattan

07.

Group of arched terraces at Pari Mahal, Srinagar

S/R to Restoration of stair case at Group of Arched terraces Structural Pari Mahal

08.

Sugandesha temple Baramulla

S/R to Sugandesha temple Pattan

09.

Mughal Arcade Verinag, District Anantnag

S/R to Mughal Arcade Verinag

10.

Ancient Stupa, Monastery and Chaitya at Parihaspora Baramulla Baramulla

S/R to Main structure & laying of stone in Apron of Chaitya at Parihaspora Pattan

11.

Zaina – ul Abdin’s Mothers tomb, Zaina Kadal, Srinagar

S/R to Zaina – ul Abdin’s Mothers tomb, Zaina Kadal, Srinagar

12.

Akhoon Mulla Shah, Mosque

S/R to Akhoon Mulla Shah, Mosque

13.

Group of temples at Naranag

S/R to Group of temples at Naranag

 

Development works

 

15.

Avantisvara temple, Avantipur, Pulwama

S/R to Avantisvara temple, Avantipur

16.

Hari Hara Shiva Temple, Billawar, Kathua

S/R to Hari Hara temple Billawar

17.

Mughal Arcade Verinag, District Anantnag

Development of amenities at Mughal Arcade Verinag

18.

Ancient temple Martand

Upgradation of pathway & fixing of CCTV Cameras at Ancient temple Martand

19.

Avantiswamin temple Avantipur

Job work under up-gradation of toilet block and ticket counter at Avantiswamin temple Avantipur

20

Ancient Palace at Ramnagar

Job work under up-gradation of existing grill fencing over dwarf wall on southern side of the Ancient Palace at Ramnagar

 

This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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M Annadurai