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Role of Schools in Conservation of the Natural and Cultural Heritage

AnnuAl RepoRt 2011-12 Today, natural and cultural sites face a variety of potential threats. These include uncontrolled agricultural and urban

development, regional conflicts, natural catastrophes, climate change and excess of tourism and so on. In these workshops
the teachers understand the cultural and biodiversity values of the site; the importance to preserve these values; and
the associated threats. They are able to appreciate the link between the sites biodiversity and the local community‘s
intangible heritage including their food, handicrafts and traditional medicines. These Workshops promote an exchange
of information, beliefs and opinions between students on their local environment culture and how to contribute to its long
term conservation. It raises awareness, pride and support from children in caring for their natural and cultural resources.

Aims of the Workshop

• To study simple conservation techniques by which students can be involved in looking after historical monuments and
other natural and cultural heritage of their region
• To develop a practical plan of action that may inspire students to take up cleanliness and beautification of local
historical sites and parks
• To provide an opportunity to teachers from various parts of the country to stay together and interact with each other
and with local students, fostering a spirit of national integration

Duration Venue No. of Participants
May 11 to 21, 2011 Hyderabad 48

June 22 to July 02, 2011 New Delhi 80

July 08 to 18, 2011 Udaipur 41

August 02 to 12, 2011 Hyderabad 42
August 23 to September 02, 2011 Odisha 128

September 06 to 16, 2011 Hyderabad 51

September 14 to 24 , 2011 New Delhi 126
November 01 to 11, 2011 Udaipur 56
December 20 to 30, 2011 Agartala 77
January 02 to 12, 2012 Hyderabad 99
February 16 to 26, 2012 New Delhi 110

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