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Adoption Process

Project Approach

To make the most of our state-protected monuments, we need to continue and improve the work done by the Department of Archaeology, Museums, and Heritage (DAMH) of the Government of Karnataka in their conservation and protection. We also need to provide basic amenities, ensure safety, and create new experiences like lighting and night tours.

These improvements must follow guidelines from DAMH, the Department of Tourism, and the Forest Department. To do this, the project plans to transfer the development, construction, and upgrading of facilities, as well as their full operation and maintenance, to applicants selected through the Namma Smaraka initiative. This will initially be for five years and will be regularly reviewed and monitored with feedback from all stakeholders, including tourists.

Phase 1: Providing Basic Amenities with ESG as a Benchmark

Basic amenities are essential in tourism as they increase a site’s popularity, encourage repeat visits, and generate positive word-of-mouth promotion. Providing these amenities at tourist sites is crucial because each visit to a monument boosts the local economy. It’s important to prioritize these amenities even if they don’t always seem financially feasible in project planning. Here’s a list of basic amenities needed within and around tourist areas:

ESG Impact

Environment

Social

Governance

These amenities ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for tourists, ultimately benefiting the local community and economy.

Phase 2: Conservation Activities

Conservation work at the monument site will be based on the findings of the existing situation analysis and need gap analysis conducted by Smaraka Mitra. The conservation activities will be carried out under the supervision and guidance of the Department of Archaeology, Museums, and Heritage (DAMH) and other relevant Nodal Departments. Smaraka Mitra will refer to the latest version of the “Handbook of Conservation of Heritage Buildings” published by the Directorate General, Central Public Works Department, Government of India. 

The following points should be considered when approaching heritage conservation works at the monument site:

  1. Encourage indigenous practices to conserve necessary heritage buildings.
  2. For buildings and sites protected by ASI, DAMH, and other government or non-government agencies, only official and legal conservation instruments and internationally accepted principles should be adopted.
  3. Carefully study and obtain all permissions depending on the grade level of the concerned heritage structure from the appropriate authorities.
  4. Follow Model Building Bye-laws specific to Heritage Buildings, Heritage Precincts, and Natural Feature Areas, and seek necessary permissions from the applicable authority.
  5. Study the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, along with any other relevant acts, rules, guidelines, or notifications. Highlight all relevant clauses to the Nodal Departments to ensure necessary permissions can be obtained for any proposed works.