(a) the details of excavation and exploration activities undertaken during the last three years alongwith the new discoveries of historical items in this regard;
(b) the measures taken to ensure that the time schedule prescribed for each of the excavation work is adhered to;
(c) whether there is any proposal to develop new scientific methods to preserve and conserve the heritage sites; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR PLANNING ANDPARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a): The details of the new discoveries and excavations carried out by the Archaeological
Survey of India (ASI) are enclosed at Annexure-I.
(b): The information is enclosed at Annexure-II.
(c) & (d): The development of new scientific methods to preserve and conserve the heritage
sites is a continuous research process in the discipline of Archaeology. Whenever such methods
are developed, they are immediately incorporated in the practice of conservation and preservation
of heritage sites.