(a) whether certain proposals relating to archaeological excavations in Madhya Pradesh are lying pending with Union Government; and
(b) if so, the details of such proposals along with the action being taken thereon?
(a) whether certain proposals relating to archaeological excavations in Madhya Pradesh are lying pending with Union Government; and
(b) if so, the details of such proposals along with the action being taken thereon?
THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)
(a) and (b) The Archaeological Survey of India received four excavation proposals from Madhya Pradesh for the field season 2004-05, namely (1) Prehistoric Rock Shelters at Bhimbetka (District Raisen); (2) Sanchi Stupa Complex (Distt Raisen); (3) Gondarmau (District Bhopal); and (4) Chaturbhuj Nala, Bhanpura, District Mandsaur. The Standing Committee of the Central Advisory Board of Archaeology did not recommend the proposals except the excavation proposal at the Prehistoric Rock Shelters at Bhimbetka. Approval for the Bhimbetka excavation has since been issued.