Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis

The document “Policy Draft for Unprotected Built Heritage of Madhya Pradesh” (2022), prepared by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis (AIGGPA), provides a comprehensive framework for the identification, protection, preservation, and sustainable management of unprotected built heritage across Madhya Pradesh. It begins by highlighting Madhya Pradesh’s vast cultural and architectural legacy, much of which remains unprotected, neglected, or vulnerable to rapid urbanization and development. Unlike centrally or state-protected monuments, many historically significant sites—ranging from forts, palaces, temples, and water structures to vernacular settlements and industrial heritage—remain outside formal protection. The policy stresses the urgent need for recognition, legislative backing, and systematic management to prevent their deterioration and loss. The draft outlines clear objectives: creating a framework for policy-level interventions, ensuring conser