Development of infrastructure facilities at the Ashokan Pillar, Kolhua, Bihar

Founders / Partners Archaeological Survey of India
National Culture Fund- Indian
Oil Foundation / Indian Oil
Corporation
Project Name Development of infrastructure facilities
at the Ashokan Pillar, Kolhua, Bihar
MOU Signed on 2021
Project Description

Ashokan Pillar is a historical monument located at Kolhua in Vaishali, Bihar and is situated inside the Vaishali Archaeological Ruins complex. The pillar holds great significance for Buddhists as it is the place where Lord Buddha gave his last sermon and announcement of his approaching nirvana. The pillar is preserved with utmost perfection and is still intact. It is one of the earliest six monolithic pillars erected by Ashoka.
The following facilities developed in the site:

  • Publication Counter and Ticket counter building .
  • Interpretation Centre with Audio-Visual Auditorium.
  • Display Galleries.
  • VIP sitting lounge .
  • Cafeteria, Toilet Block.
  • Signage's, Sit-outs.
  • Landscaping, Pathways .
  • Provision of Solar Power & DG set.
Complete Year 2021
Category Tangible
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