Question : Excavation Works in Vadnagar and Keeladi

(a) whether it is true that excavations works has been simultaneously started at the site of Vadnagar in Gujarat and Keeladi in Tamil Nadu;

(b) whether it is true that the Union Government has announced that an experimental museum, a museum of international standards will be set up in Vadnagar in Gujarat; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE & TOURISM
(PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

(a) Yes, Sir.


(b) & (c) Yes, Sir. Gujarat Government has been asked to provide land and prepare Detailed Project Report (DPR), and submit to the Government of India for further necessary action.