Which Indian state has launched the first-of-its-kind

Solution

• Karnataka has embarked upon a village-level survey for documentation of antiquities, an initiative to be the first-of-its-kind in the country.  About  • It was announced by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, during World Heritage Day celebrations.  • The survey is seen as a foundational step in safeguarding Karnataka’s archaeological heritage.  • The model is expected to be exemplary for other States.  • It includes documentation of inscriptions, sculptures, and monuments.  • Each antiquity will be geo-tagged, making Karnataka the first state with such a detailed inventory.