Answer: Karnataka
Notes: Recently, Karnataka became the first Indian state to complete a detailed antiquities survey at the village level. The Department of Archaeology is surveying 119 taluks to document antiquities like inscriptions, sculptures, and monuments. Geo-tagging is used to digitally mark and track the exact locations of these heritage items. A proposal is being prepared to add 110 new monuments to the protected list, aiming to safeguard 1,000 more in future. Karnataka faces challenges like lack of resources and coordination in preserving over 25,000 monuments. The ‘Adopt a Monument’ scheme uses Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to support heritage upkeep.
