New strategy: Centre ropes in heritage architects for upkeep of ASI monuments

THE Ministry of Culture has started the process of empanelling heritage conservation architects, a move that will allow private entities, including donors and corporate bodies, to undertake conservation and restoration of protected monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

- PARVEZ SULTAN @ New Delhi

The initiative is aimed at ensuring proper use of donated funds and faster completion of conservation projects. It will also create a national pool of qualified conservation architects and give donors greater flexibility in choosing professionals for projects funded through the National Cultural Fund (NCF).