Karanbel Tripuri and Tewar

Minister of State (IC) for Culture & Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel on January 16, 2021 inaugurated excavations Sites at Karanbel Tripuri (site 1) and Tewar (site 2) in District Jabalpur of Madhya Pradesh.

• Jabalpur is the newly created Circle of Archeological Survey of India.

• Jabalpur Circle of Archeological Survey of India was created in August 2020 along with new circles in Trichy, Jhansi, Meerut, Hampi, Raiganj and Rajkot.

• During the ceremony the Minister took part in traditional Pooja and also planted a tree.

• While visiting the Karanbel Tripuri the Minister desired to construct an interpretation center at the site for the upkeep of all the antiquities lying in open in agricultural fields and in the houses of villagers.

• During inspection of site 2 at Tewar the Minister instructed to conserve ancient Baodi and also to keep sculptures in safe custody at Excavation camp.