Google has tied up with Archaelogical Survey of India (ASI) for 360 degree virtual tour of 280-odd monuments across the country.American Multinational Company Google tied up with Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to provide 360 degree virtual tour of 280-odd monuments across the country.

• Some of the famous monuments include Taj Mahal, Victoria Memorial and Hampi. The reports revealed that out of 280 monuments, 30 monuments are in West Bengal.
• Google has come up with variety of products for their users in India including offline view of maps, live traffic alerts and unknown places on the Google map.
• Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the organization that comes under Ministry of Cultures. It protects the cultural heritage of the world and controls all archaeological activities in the country.

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 Archaeological Survey of India

• The Archaeological Survey of India is an Indian government agency attached to the Ministry of Culture that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country.
• It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham who also became its first Director-General.
• The first systematic research into India’s history was conducted by the Asiatic Society, which was founded by the British Indologist William Jones on January 15, 1784.