Archive · 22 May 2025
INTACH Urges Government to Protect Bengaluru Heritage
Imagine Bengaluru as a city with special old buildings, like historical homes and schools.
A group called INTACH is worried because many of these buildings have disappeared over time.
They are asking the government to help protect the remaining ones.
INTACH has been fixing up some of these buildings.
They also want people to know how important these old buildings are.
It is like saving pieces of the past, because some buildings are built with special materials.
They also suggest reusing old buildings so they can be used again but also be preserved.
INTACH reports a significant decline in Bengaluru's heritage structures since 1985.
Aravind Chandramohan advocates for increased government efforts in heritage conservation.
INTACH has actively restored several heritage buildings, including Fort High School and the Bangalore Club.
Restoration projects often involve adapting heritage structures for reuse.
INTACH emphasizes the importance of public awareness and preservation of Bengaluru's heritage.
- Who
- The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) and Aravind Chandramohan.
- What
- Advocacy for the conservation of heritage structures in Bengaluru.
- When
- Since 1985, the number of heritage structures in Bengaluru has declined considerably.
- Where
- Bengaluru.
- Why
- To preserve the city's historical and cultural legacy, addressing a decline in heritage structures.
- Organization
- INTACH
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Initial Inventory (1985)
- 823 heritage structures
- Heritage Structures in 2015
- 354
- Focus
- Restoration and adaptive reuse of heritage structures
- Funding
- Public and Government