Karnataka's archaeological riches crying for attention
Karnataka's rich heritage of monuments are crying for special attention for effective conservation as well as restoration works, but shortage of funds is a constraint.
The state Archaeology Department, which has nearly 800 protected monuments in its jurisdiction also needs staff and funds for conservation acitivities.
In addition to these protected monuments, there are 34,000 monuments and temples under the control of the Muzrai Department, besides 30,000 unprotected monuments across the state.
Karnataka is endowed with more than 64,000 monuments, makng it one of the richest states in terms of archaeological marvels. These are in addition to more than 600 sites of national importance under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
The Department of Archaeology and Museums, which oversees maintenance, conservation and restoration of monuments has only eight junior engineers in each of the four divisions, apart from two assistant executive engineers for each division. This is said to be grossly inadequate.
Source: New Kerala [November 06, 2011]
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| Group of monuments at Pattadakal, Karnataka [Credit: ASI] |
In addition to these protected monuments, there are 34,000 monuments and temples under the control of the Muzrai Department, besides 30,000 unprotected monuments across the state.
Karnataka is endowed with more than 64,000 monuments, makng it one of the richest states in terms of archaeological marvels. These are in addition to more than 600 sites of national importance under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
The Department of Archaeology and Museums, which oversees maintenance, conservation and restoration of monuments has only eight junior engineers in each of the four divisions, apart from two assistant executive engineers for each division. This is said to be grossly inadequate.
Source: New Kerala [November 06, 2011]
