Archaeological Survey of India
Indian agency responsible for archaeological studies and preservation / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is an Indian government agency that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural historical monuments in the country. It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham during the British Raj who also became its first Director-General.
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Abbreviation | ASI |
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Formation | 1861; 163 years ago (1861) |
Founder | Alexander Cunningham |
Type | Governmental organisation |
Headquarters | New Delhi |
Region served | India |
Official language | English Hindi |
Director General | Yadubir Singh Rawat |
Parent organisation | Ministry of Culture |
Budget | ₹1,102.83 crore (US$130 million) (2023–24)[1] |
Website | asi![]() |
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