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Delhi Heritage Conservation Drive Covers 22 Monuments After Restoring 13

City officials say the Rs 13 crore programme uses lime-based methods with visitor amenities to safeguard Delhi’s Mughal, Lodhi, colonial heritage

The tomb of Muhammad Quli Khan at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park is one of the 22 monuments to be restored. (HT Archive)

Overview

  • Thirteen monuments have undergone full conservation treatments covering Mughal-era tombs, Lodhi-era mosques, colonial memorials
  • Officials have allocated Rs 13 crore for whitewashing, lime-plastering, chemical cleaning to protect structures from monsoon damage
  • Nine additional sites are slated for work this year with planned lighting, landscaping, cafés, interpretation rooms to enhance visitor experience
  • The latest phase added two previously unlisted Mughal tombs in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, one near Rajon ki Baoli, another behind the Mehrauli Bus Terminal
  • The programme builds on earlier phases that conserved 75 monuments, aiming to complete 25 restorations by the end of 2025