Archaeological Survey of India Archives

July 21, 2026 11:58 AM

ASI Conducting Excavations at 16 Sites Across India; 121 Permissions Issued in Five Years

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is currently undertaking excavations at 16 archaeological sites across the country, with discoveries including structural remains, burials, pottery and a range of antiquities, the government informed the Lok S...

June 18, 2026 12:08 PM

Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi: How India’s heritage renaissance is reshaping cultural preservation, tourism and global recognition

Over the past twelve years, India has witnessed an unprecedented expansion of its heritage conservation and cultural development ecosystem under the vision of "Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi" - a development model that seeks to balance economic growth with t...

May 15, 2026 6:28 PM

Dhar-Bhojshala case: Madhya Pradesh HC grants Hindu side the right to worship

In a significant development in the long-standing Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque dispute, the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has delivered a historic verdict, granting the Hindu side the right to worship and recognising the complex as be...

March 1, 2024 2:59 PM

Customs Department returns seized antiquities to Archaeological Survey of India

The Customs Department on Thursday handed over 101 antiquities to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The historical artifacts, seized by the Mumbai Customs Department in 2003 and 2004, include five medieval-era Khanjars (daggers) and a Damascu...

September 5, 2023 1:13 PM

Unlocking India’s Rich Heritage: ASI’s “Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme” Indian Heritage app and e-Permission portal launched

India boasts a rich cultural heritage, with 3696 monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). These monuments not only showcase the nation's vibrant history but also have the potential to drive economic growth. To ensure their p...