Department of Archaeology
Government of NCT of Delhi

The main functions of the Department of Archaeology, Government of NCT of Delhi are as follows:

• Explorations, Architectural surveys, Identification and Detailed documentation of the Monuments and sites of local importance in the State;
• Protection of the monuments and sites of local importance in the State under the provisions of "The Delhi Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 2004;
• Conservation, preservation and maintenance of the State protected monuments and sites;
• Horticulture operations and landscape development in and around the State protected monuments and sites;
• Illumination of the state protected monuments and sites;
• Conducting archaeological explorations and excavations;
• Organization and setting up of Archaeological museums, Theme-based museums, Site museums, Memorabilia Museums etc.;
• Bringing out archaeological and other related publications;
• Conducting cultural, educational and recreational events at the State protected monuments and sites;
• Offering internship and fellowship programmes to students of related fields;
• Encouraging adoption of the State protected monuments by the public/ private sectors for development works in order to increase the tourism potential of the protected sites;
• Implementation and regulation of – The Delhi Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 2004”.