Question : SHORTAGE OF SHILLED ARTISANS



(a) whether there is any shortage of skilled artisans with the Archaeological Survey of India for restoration of the ancient monuments;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government for recruiting skilled artisans ?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER FOR INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND CULTURE( SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY )

(a) & (b) the Archaeological Survey of India engages skilled artisans against specific works in their annual works programme. Except occasional shortages of highly skilled artisans, no difficulties are experienced in this regard.

( c) The Government does not recruit the skilled artisans as regular employees; as stated above, they are engaged against specific works as and when need arises.