Contributions of Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu and Finance Secretary T. Udayachandran praised for their support in archaeology and history research
In a significant announcement marking the centenary of the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilisation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has pledged a $1 million prize for experts or organizations that succeed in deciphering the mysterious Indus Valley script. Speaking at a three-day International Conference in Chennai, the Chief Minister highlighted the importance of unraveling this ancient script and reaffirmed Tamil Nadu’s commitment to supporting research and archaeological endeavors.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Tamil Nadu CM Announces $1 Million Prize for Deciphering Indus Valley Script |
| Prize Announcement | $1 million for deciphering the Indus Valley script |
| Significance | Indus Valley predated Aryan Civilisation; likely Dravidian language |
| Iravatham Mahadevan Chair | ₹2-crore grant to establish a research chair at Roja Muthiah Library |
| New Awards | Two awards for numismatists and epigraphists |
| Graffiti Marks | 60% of Tamil Nadu’s graffiti marks parallel Indus seals |
| Cultural Connection | Bull symbols in Indus Valley align with Tamil Nadu’s jallikattu tradition |
| Tribute to Sir John Marshall | Foundation stone laid for Sir John Marshall’s statue |
| Leadership | Contributions of Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu and Finance Secretary T. Udayachandran praised for their support in archaeology and history research |
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