Anthropological Survey of India

Why in news?

• In a first-of-its-kind bid to showcase the heritage of tribal communities, especially those of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) has recreated the huts of several communities at its different regional centres.

About Anthropological Survey of India:

• Anthropological Survey of India is a premier research institute for anthropological research in bio-cultural studies under the Ministry of Culture.
• The Survey through its anthropological research contributes in respect of the biological, social and cultural heritage of the country.
• It is also recognised as one of the most advanced centres for research and training in anthropology and allied disciplines.
• It has headquarters at Kolkata and branches in Port Blair, Shillong, Dehra Dun, Udaipur, Nagpur, and Mysore in addition to two field stations at Jagdalpur and Ranchi.

Principal Objectives:

• To study the tribes and other communities that form the population of India both from the biological and cultural point of view.
• To study and preserve the human skeletal remains, both from ancient and contemporary period
• To function as a training centre for students in anthropology.
• To collect, preserve, maintain and document the bio-cultural heritage and the traditional art and craft of the people of India through Anthropological Museums.
• To publish the results of the researches.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Consider the following statements regarding Anthropological survey of India

1. It functions under Ministry of Culture

2. It is headquartered at Kolkata

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer