India Removes 18 Sites From Protected Monuments List Since 2021

The Indian central government has delisted 18 monuments from its list of protected heritage sites since 2021. Among the removed sites are the Bara Khamba Cemetery in Delhi and a banyan grove of significant historical age that contains traces of ancient structures. The delisting was disclosed by the Centre, drawing attention to the status of these historically significant locations. The move raises questions about the preservation of sites that were previously deemed worthy of government protection.