ASI to help in restoring Kedarnath temple: Katoch

Culture Minister Chandresh Kumari Katoch said Monday that the Archeological Survey of India will help in the restoration of the Kedarnath temple and other ancient monuments in Uttarakhand.

In an informal talk with media persons here, she said ASI had the expertise and experience of such restoration work in India and outside the country.

Katoch said once the rescue and relief work gets over, her ministry will send a team of ASI experts to Uttarakhand to assess the damage to ancient temples and monuments so that a blueprint is prepared for restoration work with help of state government.