Three heritage projects from Punjab and Haryana, namely the Rambagh Gate & Ramparts in Amritsar, Pipal Haveli in Gurdaspur, and Church of Epiphany in Gurugram, have been awarded by the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
- The Rambagh Gate and Ramparts project received the highest honor, the ‘Award of Excellence,’ for its inclusivity and access to the broader community.
- Three projects, including the Church of Epiphany and Bikaner House, received an ‘Award of Merit.’
- The Rambagh Gate and Ramparts is situated at the convergence of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s 19th-century city wall and Amritsar’s new city, has been adeptly renovated.
- Pipal Haveli belongs to the Sangha family, who diligently restored and conserved their ancestral property. Moreover, the village received the “Best Tourism Village” award from Punjab’s Ministry of Tourism in September of this year.
