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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will collaborate with the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) to prepare maps showing prohibited / regulated areas of protected monuments / sites.
Union Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge) Mahesh Sharma, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today said that the ASI had proposed to amend the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010 and has started the process of reviewing the act, including provisions on restrictions for construction near the monuments.
The ASI has entrusted the responsbility of preparing the maps showing protected/prohibited/regulated areas of the protected monuments/sites of national importance to the Survey of India.
It has also been decided to collaborate with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for preparation of maps.
The Survey of India will prepare the maps showing prohibited/regulated areas of protected monuments/sites.
