(a) the details of the institutions of national importance engaged in acquisition,
preservation and restoration of art objects of historical importance in the country,
location-wise;
(b) whether the functions of most of these institutions overlapped and there is no
synergy among them;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(d) whether the Government proposes to consider any consistent policy in respect of
acquisition of artifacts;
(e) if so, the details thereof;
(f) whether the investigation of the theft of a fifth century Buddha Head from Sarnath
from the Museum in December, 2004 has been completed;
(g) if so, the details thereof; and
(h) the action taken against the persons found responsible?