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CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ VASTU SANGRAHALAYA

28th November, 2022 Culture

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Context: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) was conferred with the ‘Award of Excellence’ at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation-2022

Details:

  • The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation is supported by a partnership between UNESCO and Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation since 2021.
  • Since 2000, the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation programme has been recognizing the efforts of private individuals and organizations in restoring, conserving, and transforming structures and buildings of heritage value in the region.
  • The complete list of 2022 awarded projects comprises:
  • Award of Excellence: Chhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum, Mumbai, India
  • Award of Distinction: Stepwells of Golconda, Hyderabad, India, Zarch Qanat, Yazd, Iran , Neilson Hays Library, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Award of Merit: Topdara Stupa, Charikar, Afghanistan, Nantian Buddhist Temple, Fujian, China , Domakonda Fort, Telangana, India, Byculla Station, Mumbai, India, Sadoughi House, Yazd, Iran , 25 Chivas in Kathmandu, Nepal

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-vastu-sangrahalaya-wins-unesco-award-for-cultural-heritage-conservation-101669491021043.html