Noted archaeologist Dr Harendra Prasad Sinha today stressed on the need to draw attention of the government on the huge potential of Jharkhand in terms of historical sites having archeological significance. 

“When it comes to the historical prosperity of Jharkhand, we bluntly remark that it has nothing but when one looks closely one will find that Jharkhand has huge potential for archeological sites,” said Dr. Sinha at a special lecture on ‘Archaeological Remains of Jharkhand’ organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with Ranchi University at Audrey House here on Wednesday.

By means of his presentation Dr Sinha acquainted the people present there with the archeological personality of Jharkhand. In an hour long lecture he briefed the audience with the rich cultural heritage of Jharkhand. Apart from existing monuments, he also discussed about a huge number of ancient archeological sites which he has brought to light through his self explorations in recent past.

Dr. Bachhan Kumar, Regional director of IGNCA, Kamini Kumar, Pro-vice Chancellor of Ranchi University, Dr IK Chaudhary, Dean of Social Sciences RU also addressed the audience. Various officials from Ranchi University Officials, research scholars and students participated in this event.

Dr. Sinha said, “It is a thing of great surprise for us that despite of having so many important archeological sites have been decaying due to negligence by State authorities and activities of the locals. Development of these sites will also boost tourism.”

Appreciating these initiatives of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), the Pro Vice Chancellor of Ranchi University Kamini Kumar said, “The student of Jharkhand who wish to pursue higher studies in archeology has to move out due to lack of proper curriculum in the state universities. We will try to get the provisions of PhD approved in the next academic council meeting.”