The conservation of cultural heritage refers to the measures taken to extend the life of cultural heritage while strengthening transmission of its significant heritage messages and values.
How are heritage and conservation linked?
Conservation has to therefore include issues related not only to cultural and historical, but to ecological and natural assets of the locality as well. Putting a value to the local assets that we appreciate – historical, cultural and ecological – is the starting point for heritage conservation and preservation.
Who is responsible for the preservation of the heritage?
At the central level, nationally protected monuments fall under the jurisdiction of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). It functions under the Ministry of Culture and is responsible for archaeological research and conservation and preservation of around 3,650 monuments categorised as “national heritage”.