297 Indian Antiquities Returned During PM Modi's Visit to US
NDTV
India's recovery efforts extend beyond American borders, with successful repatriations including 16 artefacts from the United Kingdom and 40 from Australia.
The US returned 297 antiquities during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, bringing the total number of antiquities recovered by India since 2014 to 640. The move is part of India's efforts to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural property.The US has emerged as a key partner in this recovery process, with a total of 578 antiquities returned to India from American institutions. This comes as progress, as only one artefact was returned to India between 2004 and 2013.
Noteworthy among past recoveries is the return of 157 antiquities during Modi's visit to the US in 2021, which included a significant bronze Nataraja statue from the 12th century CE. Additionally, just days after Modi's trip in early 2023, another 105 artefacts were returned, demonstrating the sustained efforts to repatriate stolen cultural property.
India's recovery efforts extend beyond American borders, with successful repatriations including 16 artefacts from the United Kingdom and 40 from Australia. These efforts are part of a broader strategy by the Indian government to combat cultural property theft and preserve its rich heritage.
