The top 10 revenue generating monuments during 2015-18 are Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Sun Temple Konark, Group of Monuments Mamallapuram, Ellora Caves, Group of Monuments Khajuraho and Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad.In response to a starred question in the Rajya Sabha, the information was shared by Dr Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State (I/C) for Culture and Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate change.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) spent Rs 41,076.79 lakh in 2017-18 for the conservation of protected monuments.
The year-wise details of expenditure incurred by Archaeological Survey of India for conservation of protected monuments during 2015-2018 were given by the government. In2015-16, the total expenditure was Rs 23,746. In 2016-17 the expenditure incurred was Rs 30,176 and in 2017-18 it spent Rs 41,076.
