Opinion | Why Private Conservation Funding For Monuments Is A Public Need

Monuments in India are now set to be preserved and maintained by private entities who are major contributors to the National Culture Fund, via the expertise of government empanelled conservation architects in accordance with plans approved by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The only aspect left to the discretion of private companies is the choice of agencies to execute the projects. [O]ne example of private entities preserving monuments is the magnificent restoration of Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi—now a UNESCO World Heritage Site—was primarily funded and executed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) -in partnership with ASI- but also had significant financial contribution from the Tata Trusts.