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ASI to line up experts for underwater surveys
The New Indian Express Tirupati
|March 02, 2025
AFTER the revival of its underwater archaeology wing, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to impart training to young archaeologists in conducting underwater explorations.
With this initiative, the survey aims to create a pool of experts in the country to ramp up archaeological activities in water.
The practical and field work will be conducted at ancient sites in the coastal region of Gujarat; Dwarka and Beyt Dwarka, a city belonging to Lord Krishna, which is submerged in the waters.
The ASI recently resumed underwater explorations in the area which is being led by its Additional Director General-Archaeology (ADG-A) Professor Alok Tripath.
This story is from the March 02, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Tirupati.
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