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Centre gives Rs 16 cr to revamp citys heritage sites |
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Written by P.K. Jaiswar,Tribune India, Amritsar
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Tuesday, 08 July 2008 |
 Jallianwala Bagh
The central government has allotted Rs 1,636.29 lakh for the development of various tourism and heritage sites, besides upkeep of historical places in the holy city which has been declared as one of the most important heritage places in the world.
Revealing this, Congress MLA O.P. Soni said Union minister for cultural affairs Ambika Soni allotted the amount for the works, including preservation and development of Mai Sewa Bazaar, Guru Ka Bazaar (related to Maharaja Ranjit Singh), conservation and revitalisation of Town Hall, besides samadhs, tanks and ancient havelis and for the establishment of a rural art, craft and architectural interpretation centre. Soni said the funds would also be used for the development of transport modes, conservation of historic gates such as Lahori Gate, Hakiman Gate, Hathi Gate, Hall Gate, Khazana Gate, Sultanwind Gate, besides proper management of traffic.
The former mayor said the funds were allocated after a delegation of Congress leaders led by him met Ambika Soni and gave a list of works to be undertaken.
He said the Union minister had earlier provided Rs 6 crore for a light-and-sound system project in Jallianwala Bagh, which had already been set up.
Soni said the state government should invite and honour Ambika Soni for this gesture.
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