Do you think Forts should be renovated & given a new look?2 to 3 minute speech on it.
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Forts Should Be Renovated and Given A New Look
Good morning everyone present. I feel immensely privileged to have got the opportunity to express my views on ' Forts Should Be Renovated and Given A New Look.’ History is the past record of the deeds of men and women who in the process of evolution left them behind for the coming generations to learn important lessons of life. It is the moral responsibility of the modern generation to keep this record well in order. Our forts are our past heritage bequeathed to us by our ancestors. We must preserve them and give them a new look. There are many benefits involved in this preservation.
The first benefit is the cultural benefit. These forts are representations of the architectural skills of the past. With these buildings are associated the folk lore, traditions, and customs of the past which are carried forward along with these buildings. Preservation of the forts can help strengthen a community’s future. Historic buildings help create vibrant, cultural downtowns that engender tourism, art, festivals, and other activities which in turn draw investment, revenue, and economic growth. A dynamic historic downtown can be the hub of community life: a place to shop, invest, create and live. Simultaneously, preservation can be a tool to boost economy and quality of life. Local residents benefit through the services that rise naturally in demand due to economic activities generated by tourism such as learning and recreational activities.
The second benefit of renovating forts is the economic and public benefits that act as powerful tools in sustaining local economy, creating jobs, and even generating capital. The aesthetic, cultural and historical benefits of preservation are well known, but now, communities are realizing that there are positive economic effects also. Can you just imagine how much wealth India earns from foreign tourists that visit Taj Mahal, Delhi, Rajasthan? Some of the old historical buildings have been converted into heritage hotels? Thousands of people get employment and jobs due to the tourism that is boosted by the preservation of forts and other historical monuments.
The third benefit that we derive from such preservations is the positive image that is formed in the eyes of the foreign and local tourists. Well maintained and preserved forts and buildings send a positive message to the visitors about our caring and organized national character. This not only helps in winning over the confidence of the foreigners, but also gives boost to self-confidence. So we must renovate our forts and historical buildings and give them new look!