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ASI TO REMOVE 18 ‘UNTRACEABLE’ MONUMENTS FROM ITS LIST OF PROTECTED SITES:
Why in the news?
ASI plans to remove 18 ‘untraceable’ monuments from the protected list, citing lack of national importance, allowing regular construction activities.
source:slideserve
Highlighting the Reasons for Delisting:
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) plans to remove 18 monuments from the list of protected sites due to being ‘untraceable’ and deemed lacking national importance.
- Invocation of Section 35 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, enables ASI to delist monuments not considered of national significance.
- Delisting allows regular construction and urbanisation activities around these monuments as ASI won’t be responsible for their protection.
| About Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) :
● ASI, under the Ministry of Culture, safeguards India’s cultural heritage. ● Manages 3650+ ancient monuments, sites, and remains. ● Conducts surveys, excavations, and conservation activities. ● Established in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham, known as the “Father of Indian Archaeology.” ● Governed by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (1958). |
