Naidu calls for conservation and protection of archaeological sites

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New Delhi : The Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu on March 22, 2019, said here that the younger generation should be acquainted with our history, culture and heritage. He called for conservation and protection of archaeological sites saying they stand testimony to India’s rich and vibrant heritage.

Naidu was addressing a gathering after releasing a three-volume book, ‘Felicitating a Legendary Archaeologist B B Lal’, edited by the eminent Archaeologist Dr B R Mani, Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Rajesh Lal, Chairperson of Draupadi Dream Trust Ms Neera Misra, and Dr Vinay Kumar of Banaras Hindu University, here. Naidu expressed his concern that the India’s ancient history became a casualty of the Colonial Rule.

The Vice President said that the research is an ongoing quest for knowledge and every achievement sets a new yardstick for younger generation of scholars. ” It is truly heartening to read articles by so many young scholars, and I must appreciate the editors for having given platform to them,” he said. He further highlighted the importance of Archaeological sites in teaching the younger generation about the great heritage, archeological skills, diverse culture and tradition of the country.

The Vice President urged the Ministry of Culture to highlight and promote them as tourist attractions and make visitors aware of the great antiquity of the nation and Delhi. He also wanted the administrators to develop them as Archaeology Parks to showcase the antiquity of the regions. Naidu said that efforts should be made to nourish the young talent by providing them research facilities, financial support and also by platforms to publish their articles and research papers on ancient Indian traditions, culture.

Naidu opined that books such as the one released, highlight the significance of nourishing ancient India’s civilisation apart from honouring stalwarts like Padma Bhushan Prof B B Lal, whose contribution has been important in unearthing some of the most significant landmarks of India’s ancient History and Culture, according to a PIB release.