15/06/2026
Amity School of Architecture and Planning organised the International Symposium under Historic Cities Series 2026 on the theme “Towards Sustainable Heritage Conservation – Promoting Cultural Tourism for Historic Cities and Monuments of the Bundelkhand Region.”
The symposium brought together distinguished experts and heritage practitioners, including:
- Dr. Rima Hooja, President, ICOMOS India
- Dr. Shikha Jain, Director, DRONAH Foundation
- Prof. Johannes Widodo, National University of Singapore
- Dr. Kalyan Kumar Chakravarty, renowned cultural historian
- Col. Anuj Srivastava on “Heritage Conservation in the Armed Forces”
- Ar. Sanjay Bhandari, SPA Delhi
- Nitin Sinha, Secretary, ICOMOS India
and several other eminent scholars and conservation professionals from India and abroad.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. (Dr.) R. S. Tomar, Vice Chancellor, highlighted the importance of integrating heritage conservation with education, research and sustainable development to preserve cultural identity for future generations.
Lt. Gen. V.K. Sharma, AVSM (Retd.), Pro Chancellor, emphasized the need to create greater awareness among youth about India's rich heritage and the role of heritage-led development in building a sustainable future.
The symposium served as an enriching platform for students, faculty members, researchers, and professionals to exchange ideas, explore innovative conservation practices, and gain insights into sustainable cultural tourism and heritage management, with a special focus on the Bundelkhand region.