Andhra Pradesh government permits ASI survey in Nallamala forests
The Andhra Pradesh Government has authorized the Archaeological Survey of India to survey the Nallamala forests for cultural heritage preservation. Deputy CM K. Pawan Kalyan emphasized the importance of forest conservation for biodiversity and uncovering historical treasures. The survey aims to enhance eco-tourism and deepen the understanding of South India's ancient history.
- ▪The ASI will survey inscriptions and cultural objects in the Nallamala forests.
- ▪Deputy CM K. Pawan Kalyan has instructed the Forest Department to assist the ASI.
- ▪A previous survey in the Lankamala forests uncovered 30 inscriptions and ancient cave paintings.
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The Andhra Pradesh Government has granted permission to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a survey of the inscriptions and other objects of cultural heritage in the Nallamala forests for identifying and preserving them, according to a press release by Deputy CM and Minister for Environment & Forests, K. Pawan Kalyan. He instructed the Forest Department to extend necessary cooperation to the ASI and hoped that the survey would help in creating new opportunities for the development of eco-tourism.Mr. Kalyan stated that the conservation of forests was important not only from the biodiversity point of view but also bringing to light historical, archaeological, and cultural treasures that might be hidden somewhere deep in the woods.
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