Strategy for Resource Generation in

Rajasthan Heritage Development & Management Authority,

JAIPUR
By P K Jain Advisor, RHDMA
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THE ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENTS OF RAJASTHAN:

Rajasthan is rich in archaeological sites and historical built-heritage. It has
painted rock-shelters, exquisite temples, colossal step-wells (baoris),
sacred mosques and dargahs, Maqbaras, outstanding cenotaphs (chattris),
massive forts, palaces, carved and painted mansions (havelis) etc. to boast
of its cultural heritage which no other state in the country has .

These cultural centres, archaeological sites and edifices are the theatre of
history, their preservation, upkeep and protection in the original fabric
and environ is essential to preserve history and our cultural heritage for
posterity.
Alas present state of preservation of this built heritage is not such which
one can be proud of.

THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION

Monuments are indeed the creation of our glorious past and, thus, the
most effective source of inspiration for all as well as for posterity. Their
safeguard, maintenance and upkeep is undoubtedly a noble cause.

While the historical heritage poses problems complex in character, their

scientific conservation, methodical structural preservation specially of
architectural and artistic components in its pristine from, safeguarding
from vandalism and theft, public apathy and neglect towards them are
some awesome challenges to the administration as well as to society

PRESENT METHODOLOGY FOR UPKEEP OF MONUMENTS

The Archaeology & Museum Department (DAM)of the State Government
is presently responsible for managing and work for these monuments.
DAM was formed in 1950 and has in its listing 238 monuments in various
parts of Rajasthan which it is supported to protect, conserve, and
maintain.
At important monuments a Superintendent/Curator is appointed for
management while on the rest there is no staff to check damage or
encroachments.
Very limited budget is allotted to DAM out of non plan budget of the state.
80% of this budget is spent towards establishment .
Result is that Department is not able to restore , conserve, or maintain
these 238 monuments also out of its limited resources.

 To generate resources Government allotted grant of 2/3rd share of revenue

receipt from tourist visits and other sources of income, for exampleTV/film shooting, elephant rides, facilities for tourists, parking, etc. to the
fort for upkeep and maintenance. The authority can use this income being
allowed to retain, to leverage moneys from market (borrowings) to fund
repair and renovation of the fort. Government can help in raising loan, by
providing outlays in its budget, if necessary.
Financial assistance was also generated from Central Government Funds
& other agencies

ADMA is also allowed to generate funds by increasing admission fees and

by starting limited commercial activities.

CREATION OF
AMBER DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ADMA)
Government in view of this situation decided to entrust at least Jaipur
based monuments to a dedicated empowered organization.
This resulted in setting up Amber Development & Management Authority
to generate financial resources , engage experts, seek participation of
citizens ,scholars NGOs for conservation and maintain the development
of Amber Fort Jaipur, which is the most prestigious monument of
Rajasthan.
This restoration conservation was undertaken by ADMA on 10 November
2005.

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DETAILS OF TOURIST INFLOW & INCOME IN AMBER FORT,

JAIPUR FROM YEAR 2001-02 TO 2013-14
S. No.

Year

Indian Tourist

2001-02

687423

2002-03

Foreigner

Total Tourist

Total Income Rs.

137686

825109

21219970

773301

113436

886737

19559908

2003-04

746984

192501

939425

25864942

2004-05

808987

277967

1086954

34450590

2005-06

843615

292609

1136224

36420602

2006-07

943273

336285

1279558

41253065

2007-08

949027

366849

1315876

57683471

2008-09

910343

283249

1193592

70819850

2009-10

998759

311271

1310030

82911094

10

2010-11

992681

329986

1322667

107064184

11

2011-12

1124506

371381

1495887

135805130

12

2012-13

1044030

335842

1379872

137200514

13

2013-14

581295

115052

696347

63132470.50

Month-October

Tourist

RAISING ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Amber Development & Management Authority is seeking more funds

through invitation on sharing/BOT Basis from agencies /individuals
interested in heritage preservation and to encourage visitors for repeat
visits to the monument.

Light and Sound Show are being organised

Restaurants for Tourist have been opened
Audio Guide are being provided
Night audio guidance
Execution of projects of other agencies

ACHIEVEMENTS DURING LAST 6 YEARS

Undertaking of conservation initiative of Amber Palace has resulted in:

Enhanced the life of Amber Palace

Entire palace was opened for tourists,
Tunnel re discovered
Tourists movement properly regulated,
Adequate parking,
International level facilities,
Facilities to physical challenged persons,
Restaurants,
Historic gardens redeveloped,
Illumination of the palace,
Audio guide,
Light and sound show etc.
The tourist inflow in the palace increased tremendously.
International level cleanliness
signages
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TRAINING

ADMA also took up training programme to artisans engineers,

architects & contractors working in the field of
conservation/restoration of various departments/agencies.
Conducted research and development for improving materials
to be used in the traditional building arts, identified and used
alternative materials and find ways and means for reducing
the time and cost of traditional building art-form so they
become more economical and acceptable to the public.

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Training imparted in various trades

Mirror Work

Mirror Work

Khamira

Group of Trainees at Jaipur11

Training
imparted

Training to a German Student

Group of Trainees

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Restoration of mirror work at Amber Palace

Mirror Work

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Amber Palace, Jaipur

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East Side Elevation Amber Palace

Before

After
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West Side Elevation Amber Palace

Before

After
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After

After Restoration

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AMBER PALACE CONSERVATION INITIATIVE

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South side

Entrances Gate of Tunnel

North side

RE DISCOVERED
TUNNEL in Amber
Palace
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Interpretation of Historic Water Systems

After

Before

Conservation of
Frescos
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Toilets at Amber Palace

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Toilets of Amber Palace

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Restoration of Bathing Systems (Hammam)

Restoration of 7.5 km long Fortess wall around Amber

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The Amber Palace at Night in

Light & Sound Programme
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The Amber Palace at Night in Light

& Sound Programme
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SCOPE OF ADMA ENHANCED

Looking to progress and achievements in Amber Palace GoR allocated many other
conservation / restoration projects in the state to its some of them are:-

Ghat Ki Guni, Jaipur

Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Kankwadi Fort, Sariska Alwar
Bihari ji ka Temple, Jaipur
Laxmi Narain Temple Jaipur
Gopal ji Temple Jaipur.
Panna Meena Ki Boari Jaipur
Walled City Markets of Jaipur.
SMS Town Hall Museum Jaipur.
Sajjan Garh & Ekling Fort Udaipur.
Management of Jantar Mantar world heritage site + Buffer zone ( Hawa
Mahal+ SMS Town Hall)

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THE AMBER FORT IS PRESENTLY

LISTED AS UNESCO WORLD
HERITAGE SITE

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THE AMBER FORT CONSERVATION WORKS ASSITED IN LARGE

SCALE EMPLOYMENT OF TRADITIONAL SKILLS AND
TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVE AS A MODEL FOR CAPACITY
BUILDING AND TRAINING SKILLS IN CONSERVATION AND
ESTABLISHED AMBER DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
AUTHORITY AS A REVENUE MODEL FOR HERITAGE
CONSERVATION IN RAJASTHAN TO UNDERTAKE WORKS OF
VARIOUS OTHER HERITAGE PROPERTIES INCLUDING THE SITE
OF JANTAR MANTAR, JAIPUR AND GAGRON FORT, JHALAWAR

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PROJECTS UNDER IMPLEMENTATION BY ADMA

PROJECT

COSTS

SCHEMES/AGENCIES FOR
FUNDS

STATUS

SMS TOWN
HALL MUSEUM

45
Crores

Funds approved by Planning

Commission

Work ongoing at site since Nov

2011. Target to finish childrens
gallery March 2013

WALLED CITY
BAZZARS,
JAIPUR

App. 50 15. 21 Cr. approved under

Crores JnNURM through JMC/
RUIFDCO

Work ongoing in all bazzars.

DPR for 3 bazzars approved.
Rest 7 Bazzars under approval

GHAT KI GUNI

6 Cr.

CSS and JDA

2nd Phase of Restoration in

process

PANNA MEENA
KUND

5 Cr.

JMC through JnNURM

Ongoing Satisfactorily

NAHARGARH
Hathi Gaon

2.5cr

Central sponsored
Scheme

Ongoing Satisfactorily

Managing World Heritage Sites - Jantar Mantar

Managing World Heritage Sites

Hill Forts of Rajasthan

Sawai Man Singh Town Hall Museum Concept

The first experiential and interactive museum in Rajasthan!
A museum of international standards

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JAIPUR: Ghat ki Guni- Concept

Nature Tourism
Cultural Hub

JAIPUR: Ghat ki Guni- Cultural Haat as proposed

JAIPUR: Ghat ki Guni- After Restoration

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JAIPUR WALLED CITY: Facade Restoration by ADMA

Tadkeshawar Temple

Before

After

JAIPUR WALLED CITY: Facade Restoration by ADMA

Jaipur College

Before

After

JAIPUR WALLED CITY: Facade Restoration by ADMA

Jaipur College

Before

After

Documented
traditional Art &

Architecture of
Rajasthan in 3000

photos with the help of

National Institute of
Design Ahmadabad
available in 8 CD.

Pavilions
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THE CREATION OF
RAJASTHAN HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
(RHDMA )
Looking to achievements of ADMA, Government decided to
increase scope of work of ADMA by creating a larger body to
encompass work of the entire state and thus created RDHMA in
September 2013 .
This new authority has superseded AD&MA.

Main objectives of RHDMA are as under:

Conservation, Restoration of tangible, intangible and natural
heritage of Rajasthan and offer advice to other states.
To provide security and management of heritage properties.
To create awareness in public regarding heritage
To co ordinate
with State Heritage Institute of Heritage
Conservation.

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 To coordinate with IGNCA, NMAC, NAI,ASI, NSD, ICCR, National Museum

,National Library, Lalit Kala Akadami, Sangeet Natak Akadami, & other such
type of institutions for mutual advantage & collaboration.
To manage, develop,& conserve sites & monuments declared in world
heritages sites by UNESCO or other similar world organizations
To make programmes for creation of Monuments Development Fund for
conservation, development of monuments
To Coordinate with other departments and agencies for receiving funds
and also to enter into collaboration of the state as well as of Central
Government.
RHDMA has started functioning from 26 September 2013

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SUGGESTIONS FOR THE CONFERENCE

For Conservation, maintenance of monuments it is suggested that:
1. State allocation of budget for state departments for heritage conservation
sector is very meager and should be increased sufficiently.
2. Budget at least 15% Out of tourism department should be allocated to state
departments looking after heritage properties.
3.

2/3rd share of revenue from each monument should be allocated for its upkeep
and development.

4.

Some such commercial activities may be allowed which do not effect heritage.

5. Participation of local authorities e.g. Municipalities , Panchayats etc should be

taken for maintaining cleanliness watch & ward, prevention of encroachments.
6. Adaptive reuse or how to preserve after restoration of the heritage properties
must be decided before undertaking restoration works.

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