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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has once again drawn public scrutiny following the controversial transfer of archaeologist K. Amarnath Ramakrishna.

About Archaeological Survey of India

• ASI, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is a premier organisation for archaeological research and protection of the tangible heritage of the nation. 
• It was established in 1861 by Sir Alexander Cunningham, with its headquarters in New Delhi. 
• After independence, it was established as a statutory body under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 (AMASR Act).
• The prime concern of ASI is the maintenance of ancient monuments, archaeological sites, and remains of national importance. 
• Besides, it regulates all archaeological activities in the country as per the provisions of the AMASR Act. 
• It also regulates the Antiquities and Art Treasure Act, 1972. 
• The Central Government has declared 3679 monuments and sites as of national importance, and ASI shoulders the responsibility of protecting and maintaining them.
• The organization has a large workforce of trained archaeologists, conservators, epigraphists, architects, and scientists for conducting archaeological research projects through its Circles, Museums, Excavation Branches, Prehistory Branch, Epigraphy Branches, Science Branch, Horticulture Branch, Building Survey Project, Temple Survey Projects, and Underwater Archaeology Wing.

Source: TH

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