The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has set the ball rolling to beautify, conserve and bring about a “visual uniformity” with international standards, to all these monuments in the national Capital with a focus on the three World Heritage Sites, Superintending Archaeologist for ASI, Delhi Circle, K K Muhammed told media persons.

Special efforts are being taken to install signage and public convenience facilities at these sites.

The new and decorative signage, which display the monument’s history and relevance will be made on international standards so that visitors are treated the best. The ASI will also build and spruce up toilets to world standards.

A budget of Rs 25 crore has been envisaged for the entire project, he said. Prominent among the monuments which represent the cultural heritage of the country and are being specially conserved for the Commonwealth Games are Sher Shah Gate, Arab-ki-Sarai, Safdarjung Tomb complex, Khuni Darwaza, Ajmeri Gate, Jantar Mantar complex, Kotla Feroz Shah, Dadi Poti, Tughluqabad Fort, Adilabad Fort, Teen Burji, Siri Fort Wall, Agrasen-ki-Baoli and Delhi Gate.

While the boundary walls of the Red Fort, Qutab Minar and Humayun’s Tomb are being spruced up as part of the conservation drive, the lawns of these world-renowned heritages are also being “returfed”.

Major work is also being carried out at Kotla Feroz Shah. The department is also addressing the issue of encroachments on various monuments and in their nearby areas, Muhammed said. Public amenities and conveniences would be taken care of as a lot of visitors will throng Delhi during the sporting spectacle in the capital. “However, the criteria of ticketed and non-ticketed monuments along with ticket fares would probably remain the same,” he said.