indulging in all sorts of violations to appropriate lands: EAS SarmaThe decision of the State government in issuing the A.P. State Tourism Culture and Heritage Board Ordinance, 2016 to set up a board and bring the State Archaeology Department under its control has drawn flak from various quarters. The AP Department of Archaeology and Museums was set up, like in other States, to scientific preservation and protection of the historical sites, monuments and heritage of the area under its purview. “Through its scientific excavations and research, the AP Department of Archaeology and Museums had preserved and protected various monuments in the State and thereby attracted tourists. Former Union Secretary and a social activist EAS Sarma said the State government was indulging in all sorts of violations to appropriate lands in and around historical sites for allotment to private parties under the guise of ‘promoting tourism’.

Source: The Hindu November 05, 2016 00:15 UTC