(a) whether the Government has provided financial assistance to Universities and
Research Institutions for excavation and exploration of historical and archaeological
remains;
(b) If so, the details thereof and the funds sanctioned/released for the purpose
during each of the last three years, university/institution and State/UT-wise; and
(c) the success achieved therefrom ?
ANWSER
MINISTER OF CULTURE SHRIMATI CHANDRESH KUMARI KATOCH
(a) to (c) Yes, Madam. Archaeological Survey of India provides financial assistance to
the Universities/Research Institutions for conducting archaeological exploration/
excavation. The details are at Annexure.
Financial assistance given to the Universities/Institutions were fully utilized and
summary reports have been received on excavations conducted by them.