Question

The State shall protect all monuments of historic interest and national importance. This is one of the Directive Principles. Find out the efforts made by the State about the conservation and protection of forts and make a chart.

Answer 1

The Indian government has undertaken several initiatives to conserve and protect forts of historical and national significance. Below is a chart summarizing these efforts:

Initiative	Description
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)	Established in 1861, ASI is responsible for archaeological research and the protection of cultural heritage, maintaining over 3,650 monuments, including numerous forts.
National Center for Safety of Heritage Structures (NCSHS)	Led by IIT Madras, NCSHS focuses on the safety and preservation of heritage structures through research, training, and outreach activities.
State-Level Conservation Efforts	States like Maharashtra have formed panels to safeguard ancient forts, with 47 centrally protected and 62 state-protected forts under their care.
Comprehensive Conservation Management Plans (CCMP)	ASI has developed CCMPs for forts like Salimgarh to ensure systematic preservation and management.
Collaboration with INTACH	The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage collaborates with government bodies for the restoration and management of heritage sites, including forts.
Cultural Heritage Policies	The Ministry of Culture implements policies focusing on the conservation and promotion of cultural heritage, addressing threats to historical monuments.