India Allocates 1.41 Crore for Marine Archaeology Research

The Indian government has given a total of 1.41 crore rupees over the past two years to study underwater history.

They plan to spend another 66.5 lakh rupees in the next year.

So far, they have used about 25.63 lakh rupees of that money.

The work is happening in places like Dwarka and Bet Dwarka in Gujarat, Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, and Karaikal in Puducherry.

Six important underwater sites have been chosen for future digs, including Vijay Durg and Janjira.

The goal is to learn more about ancient ships and artifacts that are still hidden under the sea.

The Archaeological Survey of India and the National Institute of Oceanography are leading the research.

The culture minister, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, announced the funding in Parliament.

This effort helps protect and study India's rich maritime past.