The webinar “India’s Heritage: Powering Tourism” was held to examine India’s vast and magnificent tangible and intangible heritage, as well as its significance in enriching tourist experiences.
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture ( I/C), spoke at the Ministry of Tourism’s ‘India’s Heritage: Powering Tourism’ webinar on World Heritage Day 2021 today.
He also launched the first-ever online exhibition on Maharishi Valmiki’s epic Ramayana. The online exhibition features 49 miniature paintings from the National Museum in New Delhi’s collection, which date from the 17th to the 19th centuries and come from various Indian art schools.
The weblink for the online exhibition is https://nmvirtual.in/Virtual_Tour/Ramayan/
Shri Patel said during his speech that World Heritage Day has only been observed for the past 39 years, despite the fact that our heritage dates back thousands of years. The Minister clarified that India has a unique heritage of temples, dance, music, and shastras that can’t be found anywhere else in the world, and that safeguarding these priceless antiques for future generations is a collective duty that necessitates a renewed emphasis on community engagement and understanding, as well as regulatory and administrative structure.
We now need to deliberate and work seriously in the area of heritage, according to Sh Prahlad Singh Patel. It is the younger generation’s duty to carry on the challenge of promoting the country’s vast heritage with accurate facts and timelines. They can do so effectively because they have adopted technology and have more resources, which include invaluable tools with which they can more precisely track history and events, according to the Minister. He believes they should take this on as a challenge.
Shri Patel went on to say that our heritage sites and monuments are connected to a wide range of artistic practises and cultures. We have many ancient sites and temples, but they have not been given the recognition they deserve on a global scale. The Minister said that it is critical to put together our pool of high-quality human resources, including conservationists, archaeologists, and historians, who can properly illuminate the vast heritage and present it on a global stage. The Minister emphasised the importance of continuing to develop this critical human capital pool at the same time.
According to Shri Patel, we are attempting to improve tourism, and our culture and heritage are the main draws for visitors. To this end, we need long-term strategies that include comprehensive development of our culture and heritage, as well as showcasing it in appropriate forums to achieve tangible results, with the participation of the younger generation.
Celebrations across world cultures and raising consciousness about historic sites, according to Shri Patel, are urgently needed. Experts from various fields such as architecture, archaeology, performing and visual art, and culture have contributed to the preservation of tangible and intangible heritage cultural monuments for future generations all over the world. I am hopeful that this panel discussion, which includes some eminent and intelligent individuals, will contribute significantly to the preservation of our valuable heritage. I thank you and wish you the best of luck in your endeavour.
Ms Rupinder Brar, ADG, Tourism, moderated the brainstorming session, which was attended by the following eminent personalities from different fields: –
• Mr. Abhay Mangaldas – House of Mangaldas
• Mr. Harshvardhan – No footprints
• Ms.Shailja Katoch – House of Kangra
• Dr Shruti Nada Poddar – Nada Yoga
• Ms. Krithika Subrahmanian – Svatma
• Ms. Sudakshna Thampi – Yoga & Spiritual Healing
• Dr Shovana Narayan – Kathak Maestro
• Mr. Dinesh K Patnaik – Director General, ICCR
• Ms. Lovleen Sagar – Distant Frontiers
World Heritage Day 2021 theme this year is “Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures”.
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