Annual allocation for archaeological excavations increased to ₹10 crore in T.N.
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
Rajmohan, Minister for School Education, Tamil Development, Information and Publicity, announced an increase in the annual allocation for archaeological excavations from ₹7 crore to ₹10 crore on Wednesday. A modern laboratory will be established at a cost of ₹2 crore to analyze artifacts and samples. The Tamil Heritage Conservation Mission will renovate 76 protected monuments and archaeological sites over the next five years using AI to help understand ancient Tamil inscriptions.
Field research will be conducted at a cost of ₹3 crore to document ancient Tamil maritime trade links. The recurring annual allocation for conservation work will be increased from ₹3 crore to ₹4 crore. The allocation for infrastructure and modernization at excavation museums will rise from ₹30 lakh to ₹1 crore. Fifteen historical sites will be made protected archaeological sites.
Government mandates folk artists to perform at government and private events for 30 to 45 minutes before the event starts. Two art research centers will be established for folk arts, with monthly financial assistance extended to 1,500 additional artists. Folk artists' financial assistance for instruments and costumes will be increased from ₹10,000 to ₹20,000, with an additional 500 young artists included.
A Detailed Project Report will be prepared for a Tamil Heritage Museum in Madurai. To celebrate 175 years since the Government Museum's establishment in Chennai, a commemorative postage stamp will be released. 2026-27 will be declared 'Visit Museum Year' to encourage museum visits.
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