Question : EXCAVATION AT RELIGIOUS SITES



(a) whether the Government have decided to undertake excavations at different sites in the country connected with religious/mythical importance and disputes; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)

(a) No, Sir. The Government undertakes excavation at a site on the basis of its archaeological merit.

(b) Does not arise.