Considering the sensitivity of historical structures in the national capital, a Heritage Cell is to be set up in Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to roll out the vision of the Delhi Urban Heritage Foundation (DUHF).
The Heritage Cell will comprise conservation experts, structural engineers, landscape architects, historians, and other experts, and will act as a facilitation centre which shall coordinate with multiple agencies of the government for conservation projects.
This was decided at a meeting of the DUHF, chaired by Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung today at Raj Niwas, Delhi government officials said.
"Delhi has a rich history and heritage. We must do all we can to help conserve this existing heritage. DUHF must take lead in helping the city preserve its rich history," Jung said.
The DUHF was set up by DDA to safeguard the built and natural heritage of Delhi. Under its aegis, conservation and landscape of Lado Sarai Tomb as also renovation of Ex-Vice Regal Lodge at University of Delhi have been completed.
The DDA list identifies 1,208 Heritage structures and 22 conservation areas in Delhi, out of which 174 are protected by the ASI and 19 by the state Archaeology Department, officials said.
