The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), established in 1945, specializes in Cultural and Physical Anthropology, Human Ecology, and related fields, generating extensive bio-cultural data. Headquartered in Kolkata, it has eight research centres across India. AnSI disseminates research through publications, conferences, workshops, and exhibitions.
The Central Reference Library (CRL), is the National Bibliographic Agency of India, based in Kolkata. It compiles and publishes the Indian National Bibliography, documenting books in 14 Indian languages, including English. CRL also produces the Index Indiana, an index of articles from Indian language periodicals.
The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), established in 1954, is India’s premier institution dedicated to modern and contemporary Indian art. It aims to promote and preserve modern Indian artistic heritage. The museum houses a vast collection tracing the evolution of Indian art from the mid-18th century to the present.
The National Library, Kolkata, established in 1948, is India's largest repository of books, newspapers, and periodicals. It receives all publications under the Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954. The library offers reference services, inter-library loans, and digital access to rare documents. It also provides training for Library and Information Science professionals and maintains a vast collection, including 22 Indian and 5 foreign language divisions.
The National Museum, New Delhi, established in 1949 and inaugurated in 1960, houses over 2 lakh artefacts, including Harappan antiquities, miniature paintings, numismatics, and Central Asian relics. A key highlight is the Buddhist gallery featuring sacred relics of the Buddha. The museum attracts numerous visitors, including students and international tourists.
The National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property (NRLC), established in 1976, specializes in conservation science, dating, and technical studies of cultural heritage. It provides research, technical assistance, and training to museums and cultural institutions while collaborating nationally and internationally.
The National Monuments Authority (NMA), established in 2011 under the AMASR Act (2010), operates through 77 offices across India and regulates the construction and renovation of Centrally Protected Monuments (CPMs). It approves heritage bylaws and classifies CPMs in consultation with the ASI
