(a) whether the Archaeological Survey of India has set up / propose to set up laboratories to carry out the Scientific Studies;
(b) if so, the details thereof location-wise; and
(c) the amount sanctioned for the purpose?
(a) whether the Archaeological Survey of India has set up / propose to set up laboratories to carry out the Scientific Studies;
(b) if so, the details thereof location-wise; and
(c) the amount sanctioned for the purpose?
MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR)
(a) (b) & (c) A laboratory for conducting scientific studies relating to different areas of conservation is located at Dehradun, the headquarter of the Science Branch of Archaeological Survey of India. The Budget for this branch in the year 2000-1 is Rs. 1.75 crores.