Illustrated lecture by Prof Nalini Thakur, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi

Chair: Prof Himanshu Prabha Ray, Chairperson, National Monuments Authority

The Integrated Management Plan for Hampi World Heritage Site has been the "˜atelier' for developing an integrated system of management practices for complex living heritage sites in India. The endeavour was to integrate practices with existing frameworks to ensure inclusive conservation and to allow present generations to enjoy the site. Heritage was understood from interdisciplinary perspectives and indigenous knowledge systems recognized as integral to the site's value

First in a series of lectures which will address the shifting social, symbolic and cultural contexts of monuments, and identify current uses of sites and potential issues in their conservation