Tag Archives: Heritage Sites

32 Indian places declared as World Heritage Sites

By | March 14, 2016

Policy to adopt World Heritage Sites UNESCO, with the help of 21 member World Heritage Committee and advisory bodies such as International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), within the framework of its Operational Guidelines, decides about the cultural and natural sites to be included on the… Read More »

Heritage sites under Archaeological Survey of India

By | March 9, 2016

Heritage sites under Archaeological Survey of India Mandate of the Archaeological Survey of India covers conservation, preservation and maintenance of all centrally protected monuments/archaeological sites under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 including 506 in Karnataka.  Funds earmarked for this purpose are utilized for preservation and upkeep including development of site.… Read More »

Conversion of Heritage Sites into Tourist Spots in Maharashtra

By | March 3, 2016

Conversion of Heritage Sites into Tourist Spots in Maharashtra The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for protection, conservation and maintenance of monuments/sites in the country which have been declared as of National importance. Besides this, providing basic facilities/amenities (e.g. drinking water, toilet blocks, facilities for physically challenged, pathways, cultural notice boards/signage, vehicle parking,… Read More »