Chennai, March 14 -- The Tamil Nadu government will conduct archaeological excavations in eight districts of the State this year, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said on Friday.

The excavations will be held in Sivaganga, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi, Nagaqpattinam, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, Coimbatore and Salem districts.

Presenting the Budget for the year 2025-26 in the State Assembly, he said the DMK Government is working tirelessly to establish the antiquity of Tamil culture not only in the field of literature and history, but also through archaeological excavations in a scientific manner that is accredited by the academic community.

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