Annual allocation for archaeological excavations increased to ₹10 crore in T.N.
The Tamil Nadu government has increased the annual budget for archaeological excavations and conservation to ₹10 crore. The initiative includes the creation of a modern laboratory, AI-driven databases for inscriptions, and support for traditional folk arts.
Why it matters
Increased funding for cultural heritage and the integration of technology in archaeology reflects a growing emphasis on preserving regional history.
Minister for School Education, Tamil Development, Information and Publicity Rajmohan on Wednesday announced that the annual allocation to conduct archaeological field surveys, excavations, and underwater explorations will be increased from ₹7 crore to ₹10 crore.
Speaking in the Assembly, Mr. Rajmohan said a modern archaeological laboratory will be established at a cost of ₹2 crore to conduct scientific analyses of artefacts and samples unearthed during archaeological excavations.
Under the Tamil Heritage Conservation Mission, 76 protected monuments and archaeological sites will be renovated in the first phase over the next five years. A digital database will be created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help people understand ancient Tamil inscriptions easily, he said.
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