- UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation recognize outstanding projects in heritage preservation.
- Rambagh Gate and Ramparts project in Punjab receives the highest honor, the ‘Award of Excellence.’
- Recognition is specifically for the project’s remarkable inclusivity and improved community access.
- Two other projects, Church of Epiphany in Haryana and Bikaner House in Delhi, receive the ‘Award of Merit.’
- The awards highlight efforts of individuals and organizations in restoring and conserving structures of heritage value.
- A total of twelve projects from China, India, and Nepal are acknowledged by the awards jury.
- Three projects, namely Fanling Golf Course in Hong Kong SAR, China; Dongguan Garden Residences in Yangzhou, China; and Karnikara Mandapam at Kunnamangalam Bhagawati Temple in Kerala, India, receive an ‘Award of Distinction’ each.
Question: What do the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation recognize?
a. Technological advancements
b. Outstanding projects in heritage preservation
c. Urban development initiatives
d. Modern architectural designs
Answer: b. Outstanding projects in heritage preservation
