Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), established in 1871, enforces the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, and the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972. It protects 3,698 monuments and sites of national importance through 38 circles under five regional directorates.
National Archives of India, New Delhi
The National Archives of India is the custodian of non-current government records and the largest repository in South Asia. It guides archival development nationally and internationally and implements the Public Records Act, of 1993. It has a Regional Office in Bhopal and Records Centres in Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, and Puducherry.
