(a) whether the Ministry has prepared five-year plan to revamp Archaeological Survey of India and setting up of museums etc.;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the amount to be budgeted for each year;
(c) whether there is any proposal to provide training in Archaeology, Museology, Conservation etc. and if so, the details thereof; and
(d) whether any funds have been specifically provided for excavations in Keeladi, Tamil Nadu where rich deposits were found and if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM
(SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)
(a) No, Sir. No ASI-specific plan is proposed.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) Training in Archaeology, Museology and Conservations is being provided by the following organizations:
Archaeology Pt. Deendayal Upadhya Institute, Greater Noida
Museology National Museum Institute of History, Arts, Conservation & Museology, New Delhi
Conservation National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property, Lucknow
d) The Archaeological Survey of India conducted excavations at Keeladi. The details of expenditure incurred by ASI for excavation at Keeladi during the years 2014-15 to 2017-18 are as under:
Financial Year Amount (in Rs.)
2014-15 7,70,010/-
2015-16 48,50,798/-
2016-17 35,50,000/-
2017-18 22,50,000/-
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