India's monuments suffer increasing damage from air pollution, climate change
Indian monuments that have withstood centuries are now facing a critical threat. Severe air pollution and climate change have accelerated the risk of damage to heritage sites. This year, India's main conservation body, the Archaeological Survey of India, received a 13% budget increase to US$138 million. But some conservationists say that's not enough. They are calling for comprehensive risk assessments, regular inspections and more funding for protective chemical treatments. Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
Indian monuments that have withstood centuries are now facing a critical threat. Severe air pollution and climate change have accelerated the risk of damage to heritage sites. This year, India's main conservation body, the Archaeological Survey of India, received a 13% budget increase to US$138 million. But some conservationists say that's not enough. They are calling for comprehensive risk assessments, regular inspections and more funding for protective chemical treatments. Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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