Role of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Archaeological Survey of India in Heritage Conservation of India

Abstract

India is a beautiful land of rich heritage and cultural values. . Heritage is important because, ithelps in shaping our identity; our heritage becomes part of what we are. Our expression of this identity shows others what we value; it highlights our values and priorities. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seek to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has a large work force of trained archaeologists, conservators, epigraphist, architects and scientists for conducting archaeological research projects. Heritage Conservation work is carried out under three broad categories, chemical preservation, Structural Conservation and Awareness programme.