New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI) A total of 655 antiquities have been retrieved from foreign countries since 1976, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.

Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said this in response to a query in the Rajya Sabha.

He was also asked whether the government has implemented conservation and development projects for the revival of heritage sites across the country.

"No such special projects for conservation and development of heritage sites has been initiated," the minister said.

A total of 655 antiquities have been retrieved from foreign countries since 1976, Shekhawat said.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) takes up conservation and maintenance work of 3,685 ancient monuments and archaeological sites of national importance, including the pro

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