‘Jain archaeological traces in 37 districts of Tamil Nadu need protection’

Jain archaeological traces have been identified in 37 out of 38 districts of Tamil Nadu covering 480 sites, most of which need protection, said Pon. Rajendra Prasad Jain, member of Tamil Nadu State Minorities Commission.

Speaking at the national seminar on ‘Jainism in South India – History, Art and Culture,’ at the C.P.Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation here on Friday, Mr.Jain said, “We have given a memorandum to the district collectors to preserve and protect the archaeological sites. The State government is also in favour of protecting the archaeological sites with the help of the Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Department.”