Patna: Intach Patna chapter and the Bihar Puravid Parishad on Saturday urged the state govt to immediately register historically and archaeologically important buildings as protected monuments during a seminar on Patna’s heritage structures.Inaugurating the event, Intach’s Prem Sharan appealed for preservation of the historic Sultan Palace, saying demolition of heritage structures damages cultural identity. He also released a book on Patna Kalam and described the art form as an important source for historical research.Professor Kamini Sinha of NIT Patna said conservation efforts require public participation and warned that destruction of heritage buildings weakens Patna’s 3,500-year-old historical continuity.Professor Anushree Barman presented photo documentation of Patna’s heritage prepared by Rupa Jha, while Anjali Sharma highlighted the deteriorating condition of the Nepali Temple in Hajipur and called for a reassessment of heritage management practices.Professor Anil Prasad stressed the need for stronger legal safeguards and urged citizens to actively participate in preserving heritage sites instead of relying only on govt agencies.
