Six universities of Madhya Pradesh will explore the ancient and historical heritage of the State. Seeking their help in the work, Directorate of Archaeology, Bhopal has written to these universities.
Each university will conduct a survey in its area and will make a report on the places of historical importance and forts. The Directorate has written a letter to work with Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar Research Institute, Bhopal and six other universities of the State.
The universities that have been assigned works are- Rani Durgawati University Jabalpur, Awadesh Pratap Singh University Rewa, Vikram University Ujjain, Hari Singh Gaur University Sagar, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Amarkantak and Jiwaji University, Gwalior. Mostly, the universities that offer Masters in History and research work have been selected for the work.
Many historical and ancient heritage and traces have been found in the excavation in various places of the State, said Wakankar Research Institute Research Officer Jitendra Jain. He further said that there are many places left in the State where ancient heritage are expected to be found. Still there are ancient traces on the banks of Narmada River, he added.
This is for the first time when State Universities are helping the Directorate in the exploration work. Recently, a team of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University has found a hillock of historical importance in Anuppur district.
Directorate of Archaeology and Tribal University will start the excavation work there. Besides, the Directorate is also planning to commence excavation work in Chanderi.