India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The property titled "Maratha Military Landscapes of India", comprising 12 Maratha forts, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in UNESCO Headquarters, Paris this year. The list of these forts is enclosed at Annexure I.
The Maratha Military Landscapes of India has been inscribed under Criteria (iv) and (vi) as per UNESCO's Operational Guidelines.
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) takes up conservation and maintenance work of protected monuments and sites including provision of amenities like drinking water, toilet blocks, pathways and landscaping etc. throughout the country. Conservation and maintenance of monuments and archaeological sites is a continuous process and is taken up as per the need of monuments and availability of resources. However, funds are allocated as per the need of monuments. The details of funds allocated for conservation and maintenance of CPMs under Mumbai Circle during the last three years are as under:
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