Heritage Sites Preserved: ASI's Role and Challenges
Published on: Aug. 11, 2025, 3:54 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
India's Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for maintaining 3,685 centrally protected monuments, including minority heritage sites and places of worship. The ASI periodically updates the list of such sites as per their significance under the 1958 Act. Government discussions have raised questions about future preservation efforts and funding allocations.
