ASI to restore Safdarjung tomb dome by month-end

NEW DELHI: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is set to finish conservation and restoration work on the central dome of Safdarjung Tomb by the end of the month, officials familiar with the matter said on Sunday

- Sadia Akhtar

According to the officials, the dome of the tomb, which was built in the 18th century, had developed cracks and gaps in the marble work over the past two years and required routine repairs.

Praveen Singh, superintending archaeologist at ASI's Delhi Circle, said the work on the dome, which began in April, is expected to be finished by the end of July.

"We're doing conservation work on the dome. Over time, the marble on the dome developed cracks and gaps. Our team has been working on it for a few months, and the work should be completed by the end of this month," said Singh, adding that 45 lakh had been allocated to the conservation effort.