They may have stood the test of time but there is a growing demand for the need to protect the country's monuments. Write an article in about 150-200 words for your school magazine on how we can conserve our built heritage.You are Akshay/ Akshita. of Graham Public School, Indore.
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There are many monuments present in our country India, the reason for this is the history of our country. This country had been ruled by many kings, like Rajputs and many other kings, then came the Mughal empire, who built many monuments and buildings, and at last, the country was ruled by East India company.
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There were many monuments built in the past which are the signs of the history of India to the coming generations, but these are getting degraded with the time, and there should be preventive measures taken.
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Conserving Heritage Sites
Historical monuments are cultural heritage as well as invaluable resources of a country that the succeeding generations inherit as legacy from their preceding generations.
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 historical monuments are our past heritage bequeathed to us by our ancestors. We must preserve as there are many benefits involved in this preservation.
The first benefit is the cultural benefit. These historical monuments 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 historical monuments is very beneficial. Historic buildings help create hubs that engender tourism, art, festivals, and other activities which in turn draw investment, revenue, and economic growth. Simultaneously, preservation leads to boosting economy and quality of life. Local inhabitants benefit from rise in demand of services such as boarding, lodging, local transportation, guided travelling, sightseeing, shopping, recreational activities, etc.;
The second benefit of renovating historical monuments 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, and 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 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 historical monuments 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 preserve renovate our historical monuments!
The damaged parts of these buildings must be renovated and restored. Such provisions must be made which keep the tourists from physically coming very close to these monuments. There must be fencing around delicate parts of these buildings so that tourists can just watch them from a safe distance. Installation of CCTV cameras, putting guards on duty, cleanliness, and providing some facilities for the tourists also must be looked into. In the absence of proper washrooms, the immediate surroundings of these places have become very unhygienic. The Government must make a committee to preserve these heritage sites as they are invaluable resources.