ASI protected monuments polythene free

A total of 3,686 historical monuments and archaeological sites have been declared protected as that of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Replying to questions, Sharma said ASI has declared all the monuments and archaeological sites protected by it as polythene free zones. 

The Culture Ministry has written letters to all chief secretaries of states for their active cooperation in making centrally protected monuments as polythene free zone, he said. “All the field offices of ASI have been directed for necessary compliance,” the minister added.