India-US Cultural Property Agreement (CPA)

Santhosh Kumar 28/11/2023
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India-US Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) mind map Recent Developments Agreement with US Signed in November 2023 Simplifies return of stolen antiquities Implications US offers items back without proof from India Import restrictions in the US Stop entry of looted, stolen cultural property Encourage legal sharing for scientific, cultural, educational purposes Interception of smuggled goods at the border Automatic offering of items for return Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Role Emphasis on repatriation Raised issue during foreign visits Cultural Property Advisory Committee White House-appointed Recommends to Department of State Who Collaboration between Union Ministry of Culture, Indian Embassy in Washington Background Importance of Cultural Property Defined by UNESCO 1970 Convention Importance for archaeology, prehistory, history, literature, art, science Indian Laws for Cultural Heritage Antiquities and Art Treasures Act (AATA) 1972 Defines antiquity Coin, sculpture, painting, epigraph, other art over 100 years old Manuscript, record, document over 75 years old Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 Prompted by incidents of theft No export without government permission Selling antiquities requires ASI license Current Repatriation Process Provenance Establishment Through FIRs, pictorial evidence Verification by ASI Custodian of antiquities Team of experts assesses objects Knowledge, iconography, wear-and-tear analysis Significance of the Agreement Prevents illegal trafficking From India to the US Eliminates funding sources for terrorism, organized crime Simplifies repatriation process Early return of antiquities Template for future agreements With other countries Over 400 antiquities returned since 2014 Importance of cultural heritage to India and US

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