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Karnataka’s monumental challenge
Context:
The Hoysala temples in Karnataka (Belur, Halebid, Somanathapur) are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites, showcasing their cultural importance, however there is a need for directives to their preservation challenges.
Challenges in Preserving Historical Monuments
- Diverse Ownership and Protection: With 609 ASI-protected, 848 state-protected, and many religious sites, ensuring preservation remains challenging.
- Slow Documentation Process: Despite efforts, the documentation of heritage sites in Karnataka is slow due to limited funding. This gradual approach puts many monuments at risk from developmental pressures.
- Community Integration Needed: Many monuments aren't standalone; they coexist with local communities. Traditional protection methods won't suffice, necessitating a community-centric conservation approach.
Public-Private Partnerships for Conservation
- Religious Heritage and PPP: Given the religious nature of many sites, Karnataka's DAMH promotes Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) for conservation, involving private sector funding and local community contributions.
- Success and Expansion: The PPP model has conserved over 150 monuments in a decade. Expanding this model is crucial, as DAMH faces resource limitations with a small team and limited budget.
- 'Adopt a Monument' Scheme: Karnataka's 'Adopt a Monument' scheme aims to engage the public and institutions in heritage preservation, broadening stakeholders' involvement and strengthening heritage awareness.
Socioeconomic Development through Conservation
- Popular vs. Lesser-Known Sites: Existing corporate involvement often prioritizes popular monuments. The challenge lies in securing funding for lesser-known sites and leveraging conservation for local community socioeconomic development.
- Heritage as a Tool: Encouraging public and corporate involvement in conserving heritage should be seen as a tool to uplift local communities economically and preserve cultural riches.
- Preservation: The need for preservation can be addressed by community participation.
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