Hemasagar A Naik

Hemasagar A Naik is an Indian archaeologist who has worked with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in the capacity of Director for Exploration and Excavation. He recently gained attention for his correspondence with Amarnath Ramakrishna regarding the dating of the Keeladi archaeological findings. Following a dispute over the legitimacy of the findings, Naik has been appointed to head the ASI's antiquities department, indicating his growing influence within the organization amidst ongoing debates about India's archaeological heritage.