About Regional Director, Central Region, Bhopal

    • Chaukhandi Stupa, Sarnath
    • Rumi Gate, Lucknow
    • Kanthideol, Raipur
    • Siva Temple Bhopal
    • Jahaz Mahal Mandu
    • Awareness Programme
    • Awareness Programme
    • Awareness Programme

The Regional Director office, Central Region, Bhopal was established in the year 2009. Archaeological Survey of India created five Regional Directorates of Northern, Eastern, Western, Southern and Central Region of them Central Regional Directorate established in headquarter at Bhopal with the objectives to administer manage and supervise the work of the Circles under this office. Four Circles namely Bhopal, Lucknow, Raipur and Sarnath Circle and one branch namely Temple Survey Project (Northern Region), Bhopal comes under the jurisdiction of the Regional Directorate of Central.

About Archaeological Survey of India

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, is the premier organization for the archaeological researches and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. Maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance is the prime concern of the ASI. Besides it regulate all archaeological activities in the country as per the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. It also regulates Antiquities and Art Treasure Act, 1972.

Recent Activities

Latest Achievement

NATIONAL AWARD

The Central Region of the Archaeological Survey of India, Bhopal under the Ministry of Culture has provided barrier-free access for persons with disabilities at centrally protected monuments and archaeological sites namely Sanchi, Laxman Temple (Sirpur), Amarkantak, 13 monuments in Chhattisgarh, Residency (Lucknow) and Sarnath Circle with access facilities like signages and information plaques and cultural brochures in Braille and wheel chairs, pathways tiles for the blind from the entrance connecting to area with drinking water and toilets. Also, the Lucknow Circle has prepared five short films in sign language for screening at different sites. The Central Region has contributed in development of a Braille book titled “World Heritage Monuments in India” for visually impaired and has been actively involved in organizing the visits for the children with disabilities to various heritage sites and sensitization programmes for its staff on barrier- free services for persons with Disabilities. Hence, the Central Region, Archaeological Survey of India has been awarded for National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, 2015 under the category - Award for the Outstanding Work in the Creation of Barrier-Free Environment for the Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December 2015 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.