Why in the news?

  • A National workshop on Project Mausam was conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Project Mausam

  • What is it?: is an Indian government–led cultural diplomacy and maritime heritage initiative, launched in 2014.
  • Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Culture
  • Implementing Agency: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in association with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and National Museum
  • Coverage: Emphasises archaeological, historical, and cultural linkages developed through ancient maritime routes, covering 39 countries of the Indian Ocean region.
  • Objectives:
    • To document and study the diversity of interactions across the Indian Ocean through trade, religion and Cultural exchanges.
    • To inscribe identified places and sites as trans-national nominations on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
    • To promote multidisciplinary maritime research through International scientific seminars and Scholarly meetings.
    • To foster understanding of common heritage.

Source: PIB