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ASI Monuments: Heritage Conservation Architects Empanelment

16 December 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSASI Monuments:Heritage ConservationArchitectsEmpanelment16 December 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Culture Ministry is building a panel of specialists to oversee upkeep, restoration and conservation of ASI-protected monuments.

Key facts

  • A heritage conservation architect restores and manages historic structures while preserving their materials and cultural value.
  • Eligibility: past work on structures over 100 years old.
  • Validity: three years, with annual reviews.

How it works

ElementDetail
PanelASI-approved national pool
DonorsCorporates and private entities may engage panel architects for National Cultural Fund (NCF) projects
OversightASI supervises every project
Architect’s roleDetailed Project Reports, methods, project management, supervision
ExecutionDonor-chosen agencies, subject to ASI approval

Exam angle

  • Ministry: Culture; funding route: NCF.

Test yourself

1. How long is the empanelment of heritage conservation architects for ASI monuments valid?

Empanelment lasts three years with annual performance reviews.

2. Projects by empanelled heritage architects can be funded by donors through which fund?

Donors fund projects via the National Cultural Fund.

3. What prior experience must architects have to be empanelled for ASI monument work?

Eligibility requires work on structures older than 100 years.

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