Archaeological Survey of India has 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.
Archaeological Survey of India has entrusted the responsibility of preparing the maps showing protected/prohibited/regulated areas of the protected monuments/sites of national importance to Survey of India. It has also been decided to collaborate with Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for preparation of maps.
Survey of India to prepare maps showing prohibited/regulated areas of protected monuments/sites
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge), Dr. Mahesh Sharma in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.
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Archaeological Survey of India has entrusted the responsibility of preparing the maps showing protected/prohibited/regulated areas of the protected monuments/sites of national importance to Survey of India. It has also been decided to collaborate with Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for preparation of maps.
Survey of India to prepare maps showing prohibited/regulated areas of protected monuments/sites
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge), Dr. Mahesh Sharma in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.
NB/PB
