India, Aug. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Sl. No.
Country
Number of Antiquities (Till June 2026)
Australia
51
Netherlands
01
UK
21
USA
589
662
The country-wise list of retrieved antiquities is given at Annexure I.
The Government takes up the issue of retrieving objects taken abroad during the colonial period at various forums. The process of retrieval is initiated on a case-by-case basis, keeping in view the applicable national and international laws and conventions. The retrieval of such objects is facilitated through mutual understanding and cooperation between the countries/Governments concerned.
Several museums and art galleries around the world house Indian antiquities, and in addition, such collect...