The commission was set up with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers from 21 July 2014. The document was adopted for further improving system of protection and use of objects of cultural and archeological heritage was created in Uzbekistan.

The main task of the commission are to coordinate activities and cooperation of the state bodies and businesses entities on issues related to protection and use of cultural and archeological heritage, prepare proposals on implementation of main directions of the state policy on protection of cultural and archeological heritage, consider issues related to protection of cultural and archeological heritage, etc.

The resolution also approved a regulation of the main scientific-production department on protection of cultural and archeological heritage under the Ministry of Culture and Sport Affairs and its regional inspections.

The department will carry out state control over adhereance of legal entities and individuals on implementation of the legislation on protection of cultural and archeological heritage, participate in development of the state programmes, control use of objects, etc.

The department will be financed due to own income and budget resources.