ASI Long Form
ASI long form Archaeological Survey of India is an Indian Government agency operating under the Ministry of Culture. It is liable for archaeological research and the maintenance and preservation of cultural monuments in the country. The ASI was founded by Alexander Cunnigham in 1861 who also became its first Director-General.
ASI Overview
What is the Archaeological Survey of India?
The ASI stands for Archaeological Survey of India and was founded in 1861. It is a leading organization operated under the Ministry of culture for the archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nations. The ASI main aim is to maintain old monuments, archaeological sites and remains of national importance. Besides, it also manages all the activities related to archaeology in the country as per the Provision of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological sites and Remains Act, 1958. The ASI also regulates the Antiquities and Art treasury act, 1972. The country is broken down into 24 circles in order to maintain old monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.
The ASI has a considerable number of conservators, architects, epigraphist, and scientists for conducting archaeological research projects through its museums, circles, excavation branches, prehistory branch, epigraphy branches, science branch, horticulture branch, building survey project, temple survey projects and underwater archaeology wing.
ASI Functions and Powers
In 1861, ASI was founded by Alexander Cunnigham. It is an attached office of the department of the Ministry of Culture with its headquarters located in New Delhi. The main function of ASI is to conserve, preserve, conserve, and protect the monument sites of National and International importance. Some of the additional functions of ASI are as follows:
It conducts explorations and excavations of archaeological sites on a regular basis.
It performs the archaeological survey of monuments.
Conducts research and training in different areas of archaeology.
It set up an archaeological site museum.
It gives training and publishes material in Archaeology.
It protects monuments and sites including World Health Heritage Monuments and antiquities.
It also performs archaeological expeditions outside India.
ASI Organization
ASI stands for Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Ministry of Culture. Under the provisions of the AMASR act of 1958, the ASI manages more than 3650 ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains of national importance. This includes everything from the temple, mosque, first, palaces, tombs, step-wells and rock-cut waves. The ancient mounds and other similar sites which denote the remains of ancient habitation are also maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
The Archaeological Survey of India or ASI is headed by the Director-General who is associated with the Additional Director General, two joint Director Generals, and 17 directors.
ASI Directorate Establishment and Office Related Schemes
The directorate of the ASI at Delhi is authorized with the responsibility of implementing the annual programs in all activities of the Archaeological Survey of India and is provided with the modern staff component consisting of an archaeologist, conservation engineering, horticulturist, scientist, publication ministerial staff and a large force of monuments attendants.
ASI Circles
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is split into a total of 30 circles. Each ASI circle is headed by a Superintending Archaeologist. Each of the circles of ASI is divided into subcircles. The circles of ASI are:
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Aizawl, Mizoram
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
Aurangabad, Mizoram
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Chandigarh
Chennai, Tamil Naidu
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Delhi
Dharwad, Karnataka
Goa
Guwahati, Assam
Hyderabad, Telangana
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Kolkata, West Bengal
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Patna, Bihar
Raipur, Chattisgarh
Raiganj, West Bengal
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Thrissur, Kerala
Vadodara, Gujarat
FAQs on ASI Full Form
1.What is the Full Form of ASI in Architecture?
The ASI long-form in architecture is Architect's Supplemental Instruction. ASIs are modifications, revisions, or additional information that the architect issues to the contractor to make changes in the construction documents. The change can be of any nature. They can change paint colours, the swings of doors, or the location of the staging area. They can also change a drawing or schedule to provide clarity, hence showing complex conditions in 3D or resolving a door schedule. But the contract sum and contract time are two things that cannot change.
2.When Was India’s First Museum Established?
India's first museum was established in Calcutta in 1814 by Asiatic society. Much of its collection was passed on to the Indian Museum which was established in the city in 1866. The Archeologist survey did not maintain its museums until the tenure of its third director-general, John Marshall. He initiated the establishment of different museums at Sarnath, Agra, Ajmer, Delhi Fort, Bijapur, Nalanda, and Sanchi.
3. Where is the Headquarters of the Archaeological Survey of India Located?
The headquarters of the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) is located at 24 Tilak M.
