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UNESCO Recognition Spurs 10-Year Restoration Drive for Shivaji’s Forts Across Maharashtra

Updated: July 20, 2025 08:11

Image Source: Free Press Journal
Following UNESCO’s inscription of 12 Maratha forts as World Heritage Sites under the “Maratha Military Landscapes of India,” the Maharashtra government has launched a comprehensive restoration initiative. The plan aims to preserve the architectural integrity and cultural legacy of these historic citadels, many of which have suffered neglect and encroachments.
 
Key Highlights:
  • The 12 forts include Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Shivneri, Lohagad, Salher, Sindhudurg, Vijaydurg, Suvarnadurg, Khanderi in Maharashtra, and Gingee in Tamil Nadu.
  • A 10-year conservation roadmap has been submitted, focusing on high-footfall zones, fortifications, gates, and heritage-sensitive community areas.
  • Restoration will be tailored to each fort’s unique topography and historical features, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.
Strategic Context:
  • The initiative involves collaboration across departments including PWD, Tourism, and District Planning Committees.
  • Encroachments will be removed, and traditional aesthetics restored in inhabited zones.
  • Waste management, plastic control, and visitor sensitization will be prioritized to meet UNESCO’s conservation standards.
Cultural Significance:
  • The forts symbolize the Maratha vision of Swarajya and military ingenuity from the 17th to 19th centuries.
  • The UNESCO tag elevates Maharashtra’s global heritage profile and opens avenues for tourism and research.
  • Leaders across the political spectrum have pledged support, emphasizing the need for responsible stewardship to retain the designation.
Sources: Hindustan Times, Free Press Journal, Deccan Herald, ETV Bharat, Loksatta (July 2025)

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