Archaeological Survey of India

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Archaeological Survey of India

Official logo of the ASI
Abbreviation	ASI
Formation	1861; 163 years ago (1861)
Founder	Alexander Cunningham
Type	Governmental organisation
Headquarters	New Delhi
Region served	India
Official language	English Hindi
Director General	Yadubir Singh Rawat
Parent organisation	Ministry of Culture
Budget	₹1,102.83 crore (US$130 million) (2023–24)[1]
Website	asi.nic.in

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is an Indian government agency that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural historical monuments in the country. It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham during the British Raj who also became its first Director-General.