Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2017

Heritage Conservation plans of India Quantity Vs Quality Angsts

Ms. Ramya B Senthil

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 Heritage Site has a special cultural or physical significance and outstanding universal value to the humanity. There are no two opinions on the need for heritage and heritage conservation. The uniqueness and diversity of India’s heritage is reflected in its human settlements from ancient times, social structure, religious beliefs, buildings, traditions, civic activities and varied natural resources. Various State Governments, through its state legislations have identified a minimum of 4000 historical monuments for protection. According to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 and subsequent rules, ancient monument means any structure, erection or monument, or any tumulus or place of interment, or any cave, rock–sculpture, inscription or monolith which is of historical, archaeological or artistic interest and which has been in existence for not less than 100 years. It means that there are thousands of historical structures and heritage areas which are still lying uncared for in our nation. The Article 51 A (F) casts a duty upon every citizen to value and preserve the rich heritage of Indian culture. Multiple legislations and guidance of Central agencies are also found in India. Are they enough? Why is still a general apathy among the public, lack of pride in heritage centres, significant neglect and vandalism found in large numbers?  A large number of heritage buildings and precincts have become highly vulnerable facing severe peril both in urban and rural areas due to extensive economic pressures. Heritage conservation is a continuous value based process involving a wide range of activities. Is the quantity of the Indian monuments an issue or lack of awareness of protection, sensitization among common people an issue? Shouldn’t Indian situation call for alternative ways and means to develop mechanism for the revival and revitalization of heritage resources? This is an conceptual paper that focus on

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Ms. Ramya B Senthil, Heritage Conservation plans of India Quantity Vs Quality Angsts, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : VOLUME-6 | ISSUE-7 | JULY-2017

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