Red Fort blast: One month on, UNESCO meet proceeds amid heavy security
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Why in news
UNESCO is hosting the 20th session of the ICH Committee at the Red Fort in Delhi despite heightened security following a fatal blast in November 2025.
Background
The Red Fort complex is under the jurisdiction of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Facts for Prelims
- BodyArchaeological Survey of India (ASI): Body responsible for the jurisdiction of the Red Fort complex.
- BodyUNESCO: International body hosting the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- PostKhaled El-Enany: Director-General of UNESCO.
- FactThe blast in November 2025 resulted in 15 deaths and over two dozen injuries.
- BodyCISF: Central Industrial Security Force providing security at the Delhi gate.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in balancing the preservation of heritage sites as public spaces with the necessity of high-security protocols in the face of internal security threats.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Security-Access Trade-off: Balancing the 'living heritage' concept with the logistical constraints of high-security zones.
- Institutional Coordination: Managing multi-agency oversight between ASI, CISF, and international bodies like UNESCO.
Keywords: Intangible Cultural Heritage · Heritage Management · Internal Security · Public Safety · Cultural Diplomacy
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