Lutyens' Delhi: India's confused attitude to its heritage

India's confused attitude to its heritage is on full display when it comes to the proposal that the Raj-era bungalows of central Delhi be rebuilt, at a cost to the Indian exchequer of almost Rs 3 crore each. The proposal betrays a confusion not just about what constitutes "heritage" but also about good practices in conservation and urban planning. In most parts of the world, buildings less than a century old are not considered heritage properties.

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