A high level team of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials is on a visit to Odisha to assess the damage caused by cyclone Fani to Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri and Sun Temple, Konark.
About:
Mandate: The Archaeological Survey of India is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country.
Activities:
Under the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958 (AMASR Act, 1958), the ASI administers more than 3650 ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
It also regulates Antiquities and Art Treasure Act, 1972.
Established in: 1861 by Alexander Cunningham (He also became its first Director-General).
HQ: New Delhi.
Parent organisation: It is an attached office to the Ministry of Culture.
Administration:
Being an attached office, the ASI has its own head designated as Director General.
For the administrative convenience the entire country is divided into 24 Circles. Each Circle is headed by a Superintending Archaeologist (S.A.).
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