VIRTUAL London Heritages Conference
Abstract
Historical preservation of heritage encompasses restoration, conservation, and managing changes to our cultural heritage. It ensures the sustainability of iconic structures, allowing future generations to cherish from their physical presence. Each stroke of a brush, each chisel mark in stone, carries within it a story waiting to be deciphered by future generations. It is through interpretation that generations foster a deeper appreciation for our cultural heritage in contemporary discourse. Public spaces and heritage design shape a city’s identity and they also reflect historical influences and intangible social factors shaping the cultural growth .Historical preservation is not just about preserving physical structures; it’s about safeguarding our collective memory, learning from the past, and inspiring future creativity. Through the synergy of preservation, interpretation, and conservation, we foster a continuum of cultural continuity, where the echoes of the past resonate eternally in the tapestry of human experience. As stewards of our cultural legacy, we are tasked with the profound responsibility of safeguarding our artistic and architectural heritage for future generations. In this paper researchers aim to scrutinize the legal frameworks governing the protection, interpretation, and conservation of cultural heritage in India . It is planned to look at the economic ramifications of the preservation of heritage. The reserachers shall also look into laws of the United Kingdom to carve out a comparison. Explore the challenges faced by India emphasizing the importance of preserving, interpreting, and conserving heritage. Compare Legal framework of India with United Kingdom. Investigate how economic factors, such as tourism and development pressures, influence decisions concerning the preservation and conservation of heritage sites and artworks.
Shikha Sharma is a research scholar at University School of Law and Legal Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India. She completed her Masters in Law in 2022 and Bachelors of Law in 2021.
Prof. (Dr.) Kanwal DP Singh is a Professor at the University School of Law and Legal Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India. She was appointed as Dean of the Law School from 2016–2019 and served as Director of Legal Aid from 2019–2022. Her areas of specialization are Research Methodology, Taxation, and Corporate Laws. She has been involved in workshops conducted by the National Commission for Women and the Ministry of Law and Justice, India, and became Principal Investigator in three government-funded Ministry Action Projects. She is Vice-President of the Asian Association of Law Professors and a lifetime member of the Indian Law Institute, Indian Society of International Law, and Indian Institute of Public Administration. She has written three books, presented numerous papers at international conferences, and has 69 publications in renowned journals.