Government move to spend Rs 14.50 crore for documentary on petroglyphs under Opposition fire
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Maharashtra government allocated Rs 14.50 crore for an international-level documentary on petroglyphs, ancient rock carvings in Konkan region. Opposition parties criticized the spending during financial constraints, questioning budget priorities. The documentary production involves Rs 2 crore director fee and Rs 3 crore for assistant directors. Over 2,000 petroglyphs exist across Ratnagiri region.
Key Entities
Maharashtra governmentRs 14.50 crorePetroglyphsKonkan regionRatnagiriUNESCO World Heritage SitesNCP-SPCultural Affairs department