- The government plans to open up conservation of protected monuments — so far the mandate of only the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) — to private entities, marking the beginning of a public-private partnership model in heritage management.
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was established in 1861 under the Ministry of Culture, responsible for archaeological research and the protection of India’s cultural heritage.
- It plays a central role in the maintenance, conservation, and preservation of ancient monuments, archaeological sites, and remains of national importance.
- It enforces the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 and the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972. Read More
Heritage Management & Conservation: Policy Shift in India
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Background: ASI’s Exclusive Mandate
