New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI) Ajanta cave paintings have survived for years due to advanced sustainable technology, JNU Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar said today.

He was addressing a session on "Technology for sustainable development" organized by the Vivekananda International Founation (VIF) here.

"Ajanta cave paintings have survived due to advanced sustainable technology which has evolved over the years and also influenced the way of living," Kumar said.

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