What areHeritage Citywith

the meaningful places ofcultural

Gwalior heritage values?

As Notified by ASI (Archeological As Notified by MP State Non-Notified Heritage sites

Society of India) Govt of India Archeology ➢ Jai Vilas Palace
➢ Tomb of Tansen with two mosque ➢ Bhim Singh Rana Ki Chhatri ➢ Baija Taal
➢ Gwalior Fort including: ➢ Gujari Mahal, Gwalior Fort ➢ Italian Garden
o Badal Mahal/Hindola Gate ➢ Jehangir Mahal and Shahjehan ➢ Nadi Gate
o Alamgiri Gate Mahal, Gwalior Fort ➢ Moti Mahal Gate
o Ganesa Gate ➢ Jauhar Kund, Gwalior Fort ➢ Bharat Scout & Guide building
o Chaturbhuj temple ➢ Karna Mahal, Gwalior Fort ➢ Victoria Market
o Lakshman gate ➢ Ladhedi Gate ➢ Gorkhi Complex
o Mansingh palace ➢ Chhatri of Maharani Laxmibai ➢ Post office building
o Rock cut Jain statue ➢ Moti Mahal ➢ Town Hall
o Sas Bahu temple ➢ Sun Temple
o Teli ka Mandir
o Urwai gate
and other Pvt. Buildings
What are the policies and resources that are earmarked for the safeguarding
and enhancing of cultural heritage?
• For Conservation works of Category I & II heritage
buildings the Central & State Government
Archeological rules apply
• All conservation works adhere to the strict policies
laid down by ASI
• Funds are earmarked by the respective Archelogy
Ministry and Department
• These heritage buildings preserve history and are
strictly for viewing purpose only no adaptive reuse of
these structures are permitted
• For buildings which are not notified fall under the
control of Urban Local Body (Nagar Nigam) or Private
owners
• Due to limited fund & technical know-how availability
with ULB conservation programs are restricted
• ULB seeks convergence for funds & technical know-
how with other programs such as Smart City, Dept of
Tourism, Dept of Culture, etc.
• Assets post completion are handed to ULB for
operations and revenue generation
 What are the distinct policies that could benefit from integrating cultural
heritage and their expected outcomes ?

Immediate Identified Impacts

Increased Tourism Skilled Artisans/Labors

Investment in
Preserving the Culture Heritage Job Creation
Projects

Boost in Local economy Social cohesion

Reduced Carbon Footprint

Policies and resources that are NOT earmarked but can safeguard to
enhance cultural heritage
• ULBs can prepare separate policies for Heritage conservations/augmentations subject to approval from Urban
Administration & Development Department
• Enhanced Public Participation from local stakeholders & citizens will greatly impact the acceptance of any
intervention
• Dedicated empowered local body for identification and developing SOPs for conservation of non
notified/private Heritage assets
• Reserved funds in the ULB dedicated for conservation & restoration of heritage assets

• Gwalior Smart City Proposal was developed with more than 1.3 lakh citizens participating in feedback for
GWL SMART CITY

ABD area selection and projects selection

• MOUs signed with multiple departments/stakeholders/institutions for assistance and coordination
• Regular Smart City Advisory Forum Meeting (SCAF) including public representatives, trade associations,
education institutions and other nominated members
Going Forward…

• Learnings from Leuven which can be replicated for projects which have social impact such as Pedestrian
zone
• Ongoing best practices (technology & civil) in conservation by Leuven which can be shared with Gwalior for
Heritage projects
• Replicable Framework for effective stakeholder management
• Policy Framework for conservation of Heritage buildings owned by Private sector (financial or nonfinancial
remuneration)