Proposed Demolition of National Archives Raises Concerns of ‘Grave Risk’ to Heritage and History CENTRAL VISTA PROJECT
A petition signed by nearly 4000 academics, journalists, former civil servants, artists, students, lawyers and concerned citizens has called upon the central government to clarify reports that the National Archives will be demolished as part of the Central Vista project.
Pointing to the contrary reports on the issue, the petition has expressed concern about the “grave risk” to India’s history and heritage as well as the nations collective memory if the reports of the proposed demolition are indeed true.
The petition notes, “A scenario where the central archive of a democratic nation was moved in such uncertain terms and for such an uncertain duration during peacetime is unheard of.
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