3616 ANCIENT MONUMENTS UNDER ASI PROTECTION

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Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), protects 3616 ancient monuments and archaeological sites situated in different parts of the country. These monuments are selected on the basis of historical, aesthetic and archaeological importance. This was informed by the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Shri Jagmohan in a reply to a question by S/Shri Ramsheth Thakur, A. Venkatesh Naik and Ashok N. Mohol in Lok Sabha today.

Shri Jagmohan further informed that regular archaeological survey is carried out to identify potential heritage sites for central protection.