Tamil Nadu has raised its yearly allocation for archaeological surveys, excavations and underwater explorations from ₹7 crore to ₹10 crore. A modern archaeological laboratory will be built for ₹2 crore to analyse artefacts and samples scientifically. In the first five-year phase of the Tamil Heritage Conservation Mission, 76 protected monuments and sites will be renovated. An AI-based digital database will help people read ancient Tamil inscriptions, ₹3 crore will fund three years of research on ancient Tamil maritime trade and ports, and 15 historic sites will be notified as protected.