Project Mausam is a cultural-diplomacy and maritime heritage initiative launched by which ministry?

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The Archaeological Survey of India organised a national workshop on Project Mausam titled “Islands at the Crossroads of Maritime Networks within Indian Ocean Region.” Project Mausam is a cultural-diplomacy and maritime heritage initiative launched in 2014 by the Ministry of Culture. It explores the Indian Ocean world, documenting cultural, commercial, and religious interactions through archaeological and historical research. The project identifies 39 Indian Ocean countries for study and potential UNESCO World Heritage inscription. It promotes research on maritime routes via international seminars and a multidisciplinary approach.

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Ministry of Culture The Archaeological Survey of India organised a national workshop on Project Mausam titled “Islands at the Crossroads of Maritime Networks within Indian Ocean Region.” Project Mausam is a cultural-diplomacy and maritime heritage initiative launched in 2014 by the Ministry of Culture. It explores the Indian Ocean world, documenting cultural, commercial, and religious interactions through archaeological and historical research. The project identifies 39 Indian Ocean countries for study and potential UNESCO World Heritage inscription. It promotes research on maritime routes via international seminars and a multidisciplinary approach.

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