WAYS TO PROTECT THE MONUMENTS
For the preservation and protection of our
National Heritage, some not worthly measures that have
been taken by the government and other organisation are as
follows:
1. The Archiological Survey of India functionings as a
Central Government Department, in engaged in
preservation and protection of over 3606 monuments
and World Heritage Sites in India. It s other chef
functions include conducting exploration and extra
version, maintenance, reconstruction, etc.
2. Monuments can be conserved timely repairs-carried out
by replacing the damaged or broken parts, plastering,
under planning and stained painting.
3. Chisling, machinery work to match the original,
widening of path ways for tourists and visitors,
ornamental and florel designs are reproduced in line-
mortar as per the original.
4. Facing, building protective walls, reconstructing
damaged walls, dressing, moulding, etc. is carried out in
various monuments for preservation.
5. Chemical treatments, removal of weeds and other
vegetation growing on walls and floors, dusting of
monuments, man scripts and other artifacts and
chemical preservation techniques have also been
adopted for better conservation for historical
monuments.
6. To prevent seakage and leakage, water-proofing
techniques like spreading a layer of aralidate has been
down n many monuments.
7. Various measures are undertaken to prevent natural
Tashkent same in the courtyard.
8. In many cases, rebuilding or sitting of whole case has
been done, large dams, roads, etc. built after
independence required shifting of monuments, mosque,
temple or other complexes. Modern techniques have
made it possible to shift the whole complex without any
damage to a safe site. The most famous e.g. is that of
Nagarjuna konda in Andhra Pradesh.
9. Libraries are described as keepers of history and culture.
These days libraries are also play another role namely
that of preservation and protection of literacy and
cultural works. Through scientific treatments of man
scripts and old goods. Prominent among such libraries is
Kudha Bhaksh Oriental Public Library (Patna).
10. A number of museums, academier, societies, achieves
and theaters are engaged in preservation and protection
of our heritage in different fields. The four most of
among these are National Museum of National History.
The National Council of Science Museum Marine
achieves of India, etc.
11. However, government and other institutional efforts
alone cannot conserve and protect our heritage. It needs
the participation of the people, groups and community.
Hence, following few basic steps and complance with
Acts passed for preservation for monuments is
quintessesential on parts of citizens, these steps include:
(a) All citizens must not deface the walls, stick posters,
carve their names, make graffity art, on any
historical monuments.
(b) The constitution of India has made it mandatory
that t shall be the duty of every citizens of India to
protect and improved the natural environment
including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife. All
citizens must follow these.
(c) Our parliament has passed the Ancient Monuments
and Archiological and famous Acts, 1958. This Act
ensures that no person or agencies could contact
archiological without the permission of the
government. It has also been made obligatory for
persons to inform the concerned authorities in case
of any object found accidentally.
(d) Citizens must attend exhibition and other
awareness programs organized to enrich their
knowledge about such valuable masterpieces of
history so that can be protected better.
The Needs To Preserve And Protect The
Monuments
The people today are as much proud of their heritage
as were our forefather on their heritage. Our heritage
contains many gifts for future generations as well as a
whole. In the past India gave to the world mathematical
knowledge, the concept of zero (decimal system of
numeration), ayurveda, yoga, four great religions (Jainism,
Buddhism, Sikhism, Hinduism). India is today contributing
nicely in the field of medicine, engineering, computer
software, hybrid sites including quota and many biological
medicines, and taking many initiatives based on the
principle of non-violence. For this reason preserving our
heritage is of great significance. Our heritage is the mirror
of our National identity. It is the reflection of the identity of
the people and the Nation. One identifies himself or herself
with one’s heritage which gives a sense of pride. However,
one has to be look at the positive aspect of heritage and
take a balance view while appreciating it or following the
traditions. Even our big tourism industry, thriving on our
heritage. It is our heritage, which draws tourists to our
country and also moderate people one part of our country to
visit the other part. This brings economic benefit to the
peoples of area.
Some of the important steps taken included the
following:
Heritage Slides:
The UNESCO (United Nations for
Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation) is a
specialized agency of U.N.
Founded in 1945, it aims to promote
peace by improving the world standards of education and
knowledge is one its essential means is to bring people of
the world and nation in cultural and scientific project. It
gives great importance to preservation and protection of
National Monuments and sites of great historical
importance monuments. It declares heritage as the age hold
cultural traditions and customs of a country. It wants
historical sites, monuments and other treasure of the past to
be preserved to tell the story of the periods gone by. These
areas have the monuments structure that witnessed each
and every episode occurred during that time. It declares
periodically side n member countries to be included in
World Heritage List. The selections are made by World
Heritage Community, constituting of eminent of expert in
each field of endeavor. Among the sites include
monuments, Temples, Complexes, historic excavated sites.
The benefit of the recognisation can be understood from the
fact that Galapagosh Islands in Ecuador is under constent
thread. By listing it has a World Heritage Site legal actions
were followed the Central than effects of humans
habitation, tourisms and effects of exhostic species which
cause harm to the local eco-system. UNESCO has so far
listed 730 sites on World Heritage List, to make sure that
future generations can inheritage the treasures of the past.
Heritage of Sites in India:
India’s heritage sites are as integral part of the rich
and colourful culture. These sites which have been included
in the World Heritage List since 1983 are as follows:
1983 → Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra.
1983 → Ellora Caves, Maharashtra.
1983 → Agra Fort, Utter Pradesh.
1983 → Tajmahal, Utter Pradesh.
1984 → Sun Temple, Konark in Orissa.
1985 → Group of Monuments, Mahabalipuram.
1985 → Kaziranga National Park, Assam.
1985 → Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan.
1986 → Churches and Convents, Old Goa.
1986 → Khajuraho of Monuments and Temples, M.P.
1986 → Group of Monuments, Humpi in Karnataka.
1986 → Fatehpur Sikri, Amritsar.
1987 → Group of Monuments, Pattedikal in Karnataka.
1987 → Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra.
1987 → Biharwedeshwra Temple, Tamil Nadu.
1987 → Sunderbans National Park, West Bengal.
1988 → Nanda Devi Natonal Park, Uttaranchal.
1989 → Buddhist Monuments, Sanchi in M.P.
1993 → Humayu’s Tomb, Delhi.
1993 → Qutub Minar and its Monuments, Delhi.
1999 → Darjeeling’s Himalayan Railway, West Bengal.
2002 → Mahabodh Temple Complex, Bihar.
2003 → Bihmabedka Rock Sheltons, Bhopal in M.P.
