JORHAT, July 3 � As part of its structured CSR initiatives, the ONGC signed an MoU with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently in New Delhi to preserve some of the invaluable Ahom-era monuments in Sivasagar district, a press release from Corporate Communications, ONGC, Assam Asset, Nazira, has stated.
The project titled �Amulya Dharohar�, under the aegis of Archaeological Survey of India, aims at protection and uplift of famous historical 'Ahom' monuments like Rang Ghar, Kareng Ghar, Talatal Ghar and the group of maidams at Charaideo. ONGC is extending entire financial support to ASI for comprehensive maintenance and conservation of these monuments.
The MoU was signed by DR Gehlot, joint director general of ASI and AB Chakraborty, Chief CSR, ONGC in presence of RS Sharma, CMD, ONGC and other dignitaries from ONGC and ASI.
Referring to ONGC�s major oil and gas production operations in Assam since the sixties, Sharma said, �ONGC�s proactive stand on giving back to the society is visible in its various CSR initiatives. The MoU signed with the ASI to preserve the heritage sites at Sivasagar is one of the examples of our commitment towards maintaining and preserving the culture and heritage of the local community who toil for the nation.�
�I am sure that the financial support of ONGC will not only help ASI to properly maintain and beautify these heritage sites, it will add value in community development through flourishing tourism,� commented Sharma.
On this occasion, ONGC also signed another MoU with National Culture Fund (NCF) to replace the existing plastic case with toughened glass case around the chariot at the entrance of National Museum, New Delhi. This project is being undertaken with the NCF and is scheduled for completion before the Commonwealth Games, 2010.